High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
Bright, silky, and bursting with fresh flavor, this pea purée is the kind of side dish that makes a simple weeknight dinner feel genuinely special. Frozen peas get a quick cook until they're vivid and just tender, then blended with butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon into something impossibly smooth and vibrant. The optional splash of heavy cream takes the texture over the top, but even without it, this purée is rich and luxurious. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of high fructose corn syrup — no sauces, no shortcuts, no label-reading required. That matters more than you'd think, because sweeteners sneak into a surprising number of packaged sides and condiments. This one is just real food, done simply and done well. Serve it under a piece of seared fish, alongside roasted lamb, or honestly just on its own with good 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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