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
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons shallot, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups peas, frozen, thawed under cold running water
- 3 to 4 tablespoons broth , or water
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, minced, such as tarragon, chives, or mint
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and garlic; sauté for about 3 minutes, or until tender and fragrant.
- Add the peas, broth, or water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for about 3 minutes, until the peas are tender and still bright green.
- Transfer the peas to a blender; add the herbs and lemon juice. Purée for a few seconds, until the desired texture is reached.
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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