Chicken Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
This vibrant pea purée is the kind of side dish that looks like it came out of a fancy restaurant kitchen but comes together in under ten minutes with a handful of everyday ingredients. The frozen peas cook just long enough to turn brilliantly green and tender before getting blended with butter, fresh mint, and a bright squeeze of lemon into something silky and deeply flavorful. That optional splash of heavy cream takes the texture to another level — luxuriously smooth and spoonable without being heavy. Because the whole recipe is built around vegetables, dairy, and fresh herbs, there's nothing here that sneaks in unwanted protein from poultry — it's naturally free of any meat-based ingredients from start to finish. The straining step is worth the extra minute if you want an ultra-refined finish, but even straight from the blender it's gorgeous. Serve it under a seared piece of fish, alongside roasted lamb, or simply with crusty bread for a light meal that punches well above its weight.
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4 servings
- 3 cups frozen peas
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the frozen peas and cook until just tender and bright green, about 3–4 minutes. Do not overcook — the peas should still be vivid in color.
- 2
Drain the peas, reserving 3–4 tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
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