Pea Puree

Name: Pea Puree
Prep time: 15

5 out of 5 stars (based on 5 reviews)

15 min prep

4 servings

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6 ingredients

I love peas, and I’m sad about the bad rap they have in the US. When I lived in Paris, one of my favorite lunches at this little “plat du jour’ bar restaurant where I...

4 cups fresh or frozen peas
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons yogurt
Salt, to taste
1 clove garlic (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

147 cals

Fat

3 g

Saturated Fat

2 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

0 g

Monounsaturated Fat

1 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Sugar

7 g

Fiber

6 g

Protein

11 g

Sodium

360 mg

Directions

Bring a quart of salted water to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
In a food processor, blend the blanched peas, Parmesan, mint, yogurt, salt and garlic, if using. Taste for seasoning and serve at room temperature with boiled new potatoes or grilled, poached or roasted chicken.

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