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 just a handful of everyday ingredients. The combination of sweet frozen peas, fresh mint, and a bright hit of lemon juice creates something that tastes genuinely alive — fresh, green, and a little luxurious. A knob of butter and an optional splash of heavy cream round it out into something silky and satisfying without weighing it down. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, this recipe is naturally in the clear — there's no flour, no thickener, no hidden grain of any kind, just blended vegetables and a few clean pantry staples. The technique is simple: boil, drain, blend, and season, with an optional pass through a fine-mesh strainer if you want that extra-smooth, almost velvety finish. It pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, grilled fish, or even just spooned alongside a simple weeknight chicken. Make it once and it will absolutely earn a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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.
Drain the peas, reserving 3–4 tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
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