Wheat Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
Bright, silky, and finished with fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon, this pea purée is the kind of simple side dish that quietly steals the show. It comes together in minutes using frozen peas, butter, and a handful of fresh ingredients — nothing processed, nothing complicated. Because every component here is naturally free of wheat and grain-based thickeners, there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label. The blending technique is what makes it special: cooking the peas just until vivid and tender, then blitzing them high with butter and mint until the texture is genuinely luxurious. A splash of reserved cooking liquid keeps things spoonable without watering down the flavor, and the optional swirl of heavy cream takes it somewhere almost restaurant-worthy. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or honestly just a good piece of crusty bread on the side for everyone else at the table. Clean, vibrant, and endlessly versatile — this one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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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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