Pea Purée
This simple pea purée recipe can turn a ho-hum piece of fish, chicken, or shellfish into an elegant and delicious work of art!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup minced shallot
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 3 tbsp chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp minced fresh herbs (mint, tarragon, or chives)
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- fine salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and garlic; sauté for about 3 minutes, or until tender and fragrant.2 tbsp unsalted butter | 1/4 cup minced shallot | 1 clove garlic
- Add the peas, chicken broth, and cream. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for about 3 minutes, until the peas are tender and still bright green.2 cups frozen peas | 3 tbsp chicken broth | 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Transfer the peas to a blender; add the herbs and lemon zest. Purée for a few seconds, until the desired texture is reached. Season with salt and pepper to taste.1 tbsp minced fresh herbs (mint, tarragon, or chives) | 2 tsp lemon zest | fine salt | Freshly ground black pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 207mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 751IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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