Walnut Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
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 a handful of everyday ingredients. The frozen peas cook up fast and stay brilliantly green, while fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon lift the whole thing into something genuinely bright and elegant. Butter adds richness, and a splash of optional heavy cream can take the texture from silky to absolutely luxurious. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut-based oils sneaking into the mix — every component here is exactly what it says it is. Blending everything until smooth and passing it through a fine-mesh strainer gives you that restaurant-worthy consistency that pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, grilled fish, or even a simple weeknight chicken. It's one of those recipes that proves a stunning side dish doesn't have to be complicated.
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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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