Sesame Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
This vibrant pea purée is the kind of side dish that looks like it came from a restaurant kitchen but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a blender and a handful of simple ingredients. The combination of sweet frozen peas, fresh mint, and a bright squeeze of lemon creates something that tastes genuinely alive — fresh, grassy, and just a little luxurious when you stir in that optional splash of heavy cream. Sesame can sneak into all kinds of sauces and condiments, but every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward, so there's no label-reading anxiety involved. The technique is simple but smart: cook the peas just until vivid and tender, then blend them high and fast with butter and lemon to lock in that gorgeous green color. Passing the purée through a fine-mesh strainer is an optional step, but it takes the texture from great to genuinely silky. It's beautiful alongside roasted lamb, grilled fish, or spooned under a seared chicken thigh — anywhere you'd want a pop of color and a fresh, herby note on the 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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