Turkey Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
Bright, silky, and surprisingly elegant, this pea purée is the kind of side dish that makes a simple weeknight plate look like it came from a restaurant kitchen. Frozen peas are blended with butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon juice until impossibly smooth, with a splash of heavy cream available if you want an even more luxurious finish. The color alone — that vivid, almost electric green — is enough to make everyone at the table lean in. Because the whole thing is built around naturally gluten-free ingredients, there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a single step. It pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or really anything that could use a fresh, herby counterpoint. The mint and lemon keep it from feeling heavy, so it works just as well in spring as it does alongside a cozy winter roast. Quick to make and easy to keep warm on the stove, it's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself reaching for 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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