Seed Oil Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
That vivid green color alone is enough to make you stop scrolling, and the flavor absolutely delivers on the promise. Sweet frozen peas are cooked just until tender, then blended with real unsalted butter, fresh mint, and a bright hit of lemon juice into something silky and genuinely elegant. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — no refined vegetable oils, no canola, no mystery fats hiding in the mix — just butter and an optional splash of heavy cream to round out the texture. The mint keeps it fresh and a little unexpected, lifting what could be a simple side into something you'd happily serve at a dinner party. Passing the purée through a fine-mesh strainer is an optional step, but it takes the texture from smooth to impossibly luxurious. It comes together in under ten minutes and works beautifully alongside roasted lamb, grilled fish, or honestly just a good piece of crusty bread.
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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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