Pecan Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
This vibrant pea purée is the kind of side dish that looks like it came out of a restaurant kitchen but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a saucepan and a blender. The frozen peas cook just long enough to turn brilliantly green and tender before getting blitzed with butter, fresh mint, and a bright hit of lemon juice into something silky and deeply flavorful. A splash of heavy cream is optional but takes the texture to an almost luxurious level, while passing the purée through a fine-mesh strainer gives you that ultra-smooth, restaurant-worthy finish. Tree nut allergies can make navigating sauces and purées tricky when store-bought versions sneak in unexpected ingredients, but this one is built entirely from clean, straightforward components with no hidden surprises. It's naturally gluten free as well, so it works beautifully across a range of dietary needs at the same table. Serve it alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or as a stunning base for spring vegetables — it's simple enough for a weeknight but polished enough to impress at a dinner party.
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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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