Vegetarian Gluten Free Pea Purée
That vivid green color alone is enough to stop you mid-scroll, and the flavor absolutely delivers on the promise. Frozen peas get a quick boil until they're just tender and brilliantly bright, then blended with butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon into something silky and genuinely elegant. The mint lifts the whole thing, keeping it fresh rather than heavy, while the lemon adds just enough brightness to make every bite feel alive. A splash of heavy cream is optional but takes the texture from smooth to impossibly luxurious if you're feeling indulgent. This is the kind of side dish that makes people ask what's in it, because it tastes far more sophisticated than the short ingredient list suggests. It comes together in under ten minutes and pairs beautifully with everything from roasted vegetables to a simple grain bowl — or honestly, eaten straight from the blender with a spoon.
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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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