Eggless Gluten Free Pea Purée
This vibrant pea purée is the kind of side dish that looks like it came out of a restaurant kitchen but comes together in under ten minutes with a handful of everyday ingredients. The combination of sweet frozen peas, fresh mint, and a bright hit of lemon juice creates something that tastes genuinely alive — fresh, grassy, and a little luxurious. Butter adds richness, and the optional splash of heavy cream takes the texture from smooth to silky without weighing it down. Since the whole dish is built around produce, dairy, and seasoning, there are no hidden egg-based thickeners or binders to worry about — just clean, simple ingredients doing exactly what they should. Blending the peas while they're still hot and vivid is the key move here, locking in that gorgeous green color before it has a chance to fade. Pass it through a fine-mesh strainer if you want that extra-polished finish, or skip the step entirely for a more rustic, weeknight-friendly result. It pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, grilled fish, or honestly just a good piece of crusty bread.
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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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