Gut Friendly Gluten Free Pea Purée
Bright, velvety, and finished with fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon, this pea purée is the kind of simple side dish that quietly steals the show. Peas are a naturally gentle ingredient — easy on the digestive system and packed with plant-based goodness — making this a smart choice when you want something nourishing without the heaviness. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan and a blender, with no gluten-containing ingredients anywhere in the process. Keeping the cook time short is key here: just 3–4 minutes in boiling water locks in that vivid green color and preserves the peas' delicate sweetness. A splash of reserved cooking liquid loosens the blend to the perfect spoonable consistency, and the optional swirl of heavy cream takes it somewhere genuinely luxurious. Serve it alongside roasted proteins, spoon it under seared fish, or use it as a vibrant base for a grain bowl — it's endlessly versatile and ready in minutes.
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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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