Coconut Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
This vibrant pea purée is the kind of side dish that looks like it came from a restaurant kitchen but comes together in under fifteen minutes with a handful of everyday ingredients. The frozen peas cook just long enough to stay brilliantly green, then get blended with butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon into something silky and bright. That combination of cool herb and citrus lift makes it feel far more sophisticated than a simple vegetable side has any right to be. Many creamy purées and blended sauces sneak in coconut milk or coconut cream as a dairy alternative, but this one keeps things clean — butter and an optional splash of heavy cream are all you need for richness. Passing the blended purée through a fine-mesh strainer is the pro move here, giving you that ultra-smooth, velvety texture without any extra fuss. It pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, grilled fish, or even just spooned onto crusty bread as a starter. Simple, fresh, and completely free of any coconut-derived ingredients — this one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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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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