Emulsifier Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
Bright, silky, and full of fresh flavor, this pea purée is the kind of side dish that makes everything on the plate look more elegant. Sweet frozen peas are blended with butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon juice until impossibly smooth — the result is vibrant green and tastes like spring in a bowl. Many store-bought purées and sauces sneak in emulsifiers to achieve that velvety texture, but here the creaminess comes entirely from real butter, optional heavy cream, and good blending technique. Nothing on this ingredient list is processed or stabilized with additives, so you know exactly what you're eating. Passing the purée through a fine-mesh strainer is the secret step that takes it from great to genuinely restaurant-worthy. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or even just a thick slice of crusty gluten-free bread for scooping. Simple, clean, and deeply satisfying — 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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