Coarse Pea Purée

Coarse Pea Purée large icon This surprisingly simple vegetable dish has a bright green colour and an intense, almost fragrant, flavour that lends itself particularly well to lighter dishes, such as chicken or pork.

Ingredients

  • 300g Frozen Peas
  • 1 tablespoon Double Cream
  • Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 5 minutes
  • Serves: 3

Method

  1. Put the frozen peas into a bowl of luke warm water for about 2 minute to partially thaw them.
    thawing the peas
  2. Drain off the water and put the peas into a food processor.
  3. Blend the peas to a coarse purée.
    the blended peas
  4. Scrape the peas down from the side of the food processor with a spatula, add the cream, season with salt & pepper, and blend for a further 30 seconds.
  5. Transfer the purée to a pan and heat gently for about 5 minutes until it is hot.
  6. Serve.
    the pea purée

Useful Information

Can it be Frozen? Yes.

Can it be prepared in advance? Yes, it can be finished up to 2 days in advance.

Will leftovers be nice? Yes, for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • You can make this into a smooth pea purée by passing it through a sieve when it is hot.