Green Pea Purée
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This recipe makes 8 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 139139 cal |
| pro | 4 g4g pro |
| total fat | 10 g10g total fat |
| sat. fat | 6 g6g sat. fat |
| carb | 10 g10g carb |
| fibre | 3 g3g fibre |
| chol | 31 mg31mg chol |
| sodium | 345 mg345mg sodium |
| potassium | 93 mg93mg potassium |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 33 calcium |
| iron | 77 iron |
| vit A | 2222 vit A |
| vit C | 1212 vit C |
| folate | 1717 folate |
Vibrant and fresh pea purée will brighten up any menu. Frozen peas make this a quick and easy side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen peas 4 cups frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic , smashed2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/2 cup whipping cream 35% 1/2 cup whipping cream 35%
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp pepper
Preparation
In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook peas and garlic until peas are tender and vibrant green, about 3 minutes. Drain.
In food processor, pulse together pea mixture, cream, dill, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours. Reheat for 6 to 8 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.)
In food processor, pulse together pea mixture, cream, dill, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 24 hours. Reheat for 6 to 8 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.)
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: April 2011
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