Red Meat Allergy Friendly Gluten Free Pea Purée
That electric green color alone is enough to stop a scroll — this silky pea purée is as beautiful as it is delicious. Frozen peas get a quick boil until just tender, then blended with butter, fresh mint, and a bright hit of lemon juice into something that tastes far more elegant than the ingredient list suggests. The optional splash of heavy cream takes it to an even silkier place, and passing it through a fine-mesh strainer gives you that restaurant-smooth finish if you want to go all out. Since the whole dish is built from vegetables, dairy, and nothing more, it's naturally free from red meat and any of the cross-contamination concerns that can come with more complex recipes. It works beautifully as a side dish alongside fish, chicken, or roasted vegetables, or as a vibrant base for plating. The mint and lemon keep it tasting fresh and lively rather than heavy, so it's just as welcome at a spring dinner party as it is on a busy weeknight plate.
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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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