Yeast Free Gluten Free Pea Purée
Bright, velvety, and impossibly green, this pea purée is the kind of side dish that makes a simple plate look like it came from a restaurant kitchen. Fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon lift the natural sweetness of the peas, while a knob of butter brings everything together into something silky and satisfying. Avoiding yeast is genuinely easy here — every single ingredient is naturally free of it, with no bread, fermented products, or hidden additives to second-guess. The blending process is where the magic happens: cooking the peas just until vivid and tender, then blitzing them with the reserved liquid, gives you a purée that's thick, smooth, and full of flavor without any fuss. A splash of heavy cream is optional but takes the texture to an almost luxurious level. It comes together in minutes and works beautifully alongside grilled fish, roasted chicken, or even spooned onto a plate as a base for something more elaborate.
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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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