Citric Acid Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
Vibrant, silky, and packed with fresh flavor, this pea purée is the kind of side dish that makes a simple plate feel genuinely special. Frozen peas cook up quickly and blend into a lush, bright green base that pairs beautifully with the richness of butter and a swirl of optional heavy cream. Fresh mint lifts the whole thing with an herby brightness that keeps it from feeling heavy. The small amount of lemon juice used here is a natural squeeze — not a processed additive — so it stays well within what most people avoiding manufactured citric acid need to watch for. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and easy to verify, which takes the guesswork out of building a clean, worry-free plate. Pass it through a fine-mesh strainer for a restaurant-worthy texture, or skip that step on a weeknight and still land something delicious. It works beautifully alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or as a vibrant base for just about anything you want to set on top.
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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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