How to Make PERFECT Pea Purée w/ Frozen Peas | EASY 15 MIN Restaurant Recipe | Dip, Toast + Plating

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

fresh mint

🥗Healthier: dried mint

💰Cheaper: no mint

Dried mint is more accessible and lasts longer.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt.

Add frozen peas directly from the bag to the boiling water and let them boil for a few minutes until bright green.

Prepare a bowl with cold water to create an ice bath for the peas after boiling.

Transfer the peas to the cold water to stop the cooking process and keep them bright green.

Reserve half a cup of peas for later use.

In a blender, combine the boiled peas, reserved peas, lemon juice, lemon zest, and olive oil.

Blend until smooth, adjusting the consistency as desired.

For a creamier texture, run the puree through a mesh strainer to remove any grainy bits.

Serve the puree as desired, optionally drizzling with olive oil and topping with parmesan cheese and parsley.

Use the puree on toast topped with feta, shallots, parsley, and black pepper.

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