The delightful mess above is pea puree in a splash plating. Yes it’s meant to be plating element on which to place sexier apps or entrees like meat, fish and fowl. The flavor allows it to complement a wide range of dishes and the smooth, creamy texture provides a pleasing contrast to crispy or crunchy ingredients.
The bright green color adds a visual pop to a plate and the puree may be served warm or cold suitable for a wide range of dishes. Don’t forget it’s quick and easy to make.
Pea Puree
Green peas pureed with onion, milk and seasonings
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 TBL minced onion
- 1 TBL olive oil
- 10 oz fresh or frozen peas
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- In a pot, saute the onion in olive oil until soft and translucent – about 2 minutes over medium heat. Add the peas, and milk. Simmer for 7-8 minutes until thoroughly cooked
- Strain the peas and reserve the milk
- Place the peas in a blender and add 1/4 cup of the reserved milk
- Blend on high speed until you have a smooth, but thick puree
- Thin with additional milk if necessary, but be careful adding a teaspoon at a time
- Use immediately or refrigerate, tightly covered to preserve the color until ready to use. You may serve cold or warm on the lowest heat, stirring occasionally until warm