Tasty and colorful side dish to meat and fish, I like it so much with Salmon, colors are simply amazing. Addition of any cheese like Gruyere or Parmesan or simply a knob of butter will add a velvety and tasty aspect to this side dish.
In a medium pot on high heat, bring to a boil. Add your peas, 2 tablespoons of the mint leaves and simmer
Place the peas in a high-speed blender. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of mint leaves, 70 ml from the water that the peas were boiling in, the ½ lemon Zest, any cheese or butter if using, add the salt and pepper and blend until smooth.
Minted Pea Purée
Servings: 2 People
Ingredients
- 300 grs frozen Peas
- 4 tablespoons fresh Mint , leaves only
- 30 grs Unsalted Butter , optional
- 30 grs Gruyere or Parmesan Cheese , grated, optional
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Put a medium pot on high heat and bring to a boil. Add your peas, half the mint leaves and simmer according to package instructions, usually 7-8 minutes.
- Strain the peas and place in a high-speed blender with the metal blade on. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of mint leaves, 70 ml from the water that the peas were boiling in, the ½ lemon Zest, any cheese or butter if using, add the salt and pepper and blend until smooth. If too thick add more water.
