Tarragon and Sweet Pea Puree
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant Tarragon and Sweet Pea Purée—a perfect balance of fresh, herbaceous, and creamy flavors. Featuring tender sweet peas blended with aromatic fresh tarragon, a touch of garlic, and a splash of heavy cream, this puree is as elegant as it is easy to make. A hint of lemon juice adds a bright, zesty finish, while the silky texture makes it versatile enough to serve as a side dish or a luxurious sauce for grilled chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables. Ready in just 20 minutes and bursting with color and flavor, this recipe is a must-try addition to your meal planning.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh or frozen sweet peas
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
- 50 milliliters heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 250 milliliters water
Directions
Step 1
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water.
Step 2
Add the sweet peas to the boiling water and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until tender and vibrant green.
Step 3
Drain the peas, reserving 250 milliliters of the cooking water, and set them aside.
Step 4
In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the cooked peas, fresh tarragon leaves, heavy cream, reserved cooking water, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Step 6
Transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. For an ultra-silky texture, pass the puree through a fine-mesh sieve if desired.
Step 7
Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Step 8
Serve the puree warm as a side dish or as a sauce for grilled chicken, fish, or roasted vegetables. Garnish with additional tarragon leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 858.2 grams (858.2g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 808 |
| Total Fat 44.70g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat 25.60g | 128% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium 1237mg | 54% |
| Total Carbohydrate 76.40g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.00g | 93% |
| Total Sugars 28.90g | |
| Protein 28.20g | 56% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 189mg | 15% |
| Iron 9mg | 48% |
| Potassium 1352mg | 29% |
Source of Calories