Xanthan Gum Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
Bright, silky, and bursting with the fresh flavor of spring, this pea purée is the kind of side dish that makes everything on the plate look more elegant. Sweet frozen peas are blended with butter, fresh mint, and a squeeze of lemon juice until impossibly smooth — no thickeners, no stabilizers, just real ingredients doing all the work. That's exactly what makes it such a natural fit for anyone avoiding xanthan gum: the purée gets its luscious, spoonable texture entirely from the peas themselves and a splash of reserved cooking liquid. A drizzle of heavy cream at the end is optional but takes the whole thing to a genuinely restaurant-worthy place. The mint and lemon keep it tasting light and vibrant rather than heavy, so it pairs beautifully with everything from roasted lamb to a simple piece of grilled fish. Pass it through a fine-mesh strainer if you want that extra-glossy, velvety finish — it's worth the extra two minutes.
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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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