Fresh Minted Green Pea Puree

This dish will make you very happy.  It is a delightful side to any protien.  I served it along with a nice baked sablefish. I wish I had taken pictures of the meal together.  The pea puree is light, and incredibly fresh tasting.  It is like spring on a plate!!

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh or frozen spring green peas
• 4 tablespoons heavy cream
• 14 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• pinch of sugar
• salt
• white pepper

Directions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook peas in boiling water for 1 ½ – 2 minutes. Strain & plunge into ice water to stop cooking process & keep that vibrant green color. Drain. In a food processor or blender puree green peas with  heavy cream,  and mint leaves.  Season with sugar & salt & pepper.   Adjust seasoning & refrigerate until ready to use.  You may make this as thin or as thick as you want depending on how you are plating.

4 Responses to “Fresh Minted Green Pea Puree”

1. kelly says:

   April 14, 2011 at 9:58 am

   This is so pretty. Do you think it would also make a good spread or dip?
2. kelly says:

   April 14, 2011 at 9:59 am

   This is so pretty. Do you think it would also make a good dip or spread?
3. kelly says:

   April 14, 2011 at 10:00 am

   This is so pretty. Do you think it would also make a good dip or spread?
4. Billie-Jean says:

   April 14, 2011 at 10:00 am

   I think it would make a really nice spread when cooled!