Rice Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
Bright, silky, and packed with fresh flavor, this pea purée is the kind of side dish that quietly steals the show at the dinner table. Sweet frozen peas are blended with butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon juice into something that feels genuinely elegant — and the optional splash of heavy cream takes the texture to a whole new level of luxurious. Because the entire recipe is built around whole, simple ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or stress about hidden grains sneaking in through sauces or thickeners. The technique is straightforward: boil, drain, blend, and season — but the result looks and tastes like something from a restaurant kitchen. Passing the purée through a fine-mesh strainer is an optional step that's absolutely worth the extra minute if you want that ultra-smooth, velvety finish. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or even a simple piece of crusty bread for anyone who can enjoy it. Fresh, vibrant, and endlessly versatile, this is the kind of recipe you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.
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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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