Nutmeg Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
This vibrant pea purée is the kind of side dish that looks like it came from a restaurant kitchen but comes together in minutes with just a handful of everyday ingredients. Frozen peas get a quick boil until they're tender and brilliantly green, then blended with butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon juice into something silky and deeply flavorful. The mint lifts the whole thing with a cool, herby brightness, while the lemon keeps it fresh and lively rather than heavy. A splash of heavy cream is optional but takes the texture to an almost luxurious level — smooth enough to swipe across a plate under a piece of fish or roasted lamb. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of the warm spice that so often sneaks into blended vegetable dishes and pre-made purées, so there's no label-reading required. It's also naturally gluten free, making it a genuinely crowd-pleasing option at the table without any substitutions or workarounds. Simple, stunning, and endlessly versatile.
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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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