Pescatarian Gluten Free Pea Purée
Bright, silky, and deeply satisfying, this pea purée is the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show at the table. Frozen peas get a quick boil until they're just tender and that gorgeous vivid green, then blended with butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon into something that tastes far more elegant than the effort involved. The mint lifts the whole thing with a cool, herby note while the lemon keeps it lively — it's a combination that genuinely works. A splash of heavy cream stirred in at the end is optional, but it nudges the texture into something almost luxuriously smooth. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten and meat, it fits a pescatarian table without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Serve it straight from the blender alongside grilled fish, seared scallops, or really anything that could use a vibrant, velvety base. It reheats gently over low heat, so it's just as practical for a weeknight dinner as it is for something a little more special.
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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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