Gelatin Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
Bright, silky, and packed with 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 until impossibly smooth — the result is vibrant green and tastes like spring in a bowl. A splash of heavy cream is optional but takes the texture to a genuinely luxurious place. Many store-bought purées and sauces sneak in thickeners or stabilizers that can be hard to vet, so making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in it — and none of it is a concern here. Every ingredient is naturally free of animal-derived gelling agents, so there's no need to swap or substitute a thing. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or even spooned alongside a simple grain dish. Quick to pull together and easy to keep warm, this is the kind of recipe you'll reach for again and again.
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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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