Servings
Font
Back
0 from 0 votes

Five-Minute Pea Purée / frozen pea dip

This pea purée (or pea dip) recipe is made with a bag of frozen peas in only 5 minutes, with fresh mint, parsley, lemon, garlic, and olive oil.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 107 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. frozen peas (thawed, a handful reserved for garnish if desired)
  • 1 small clove garlic peeled and smashed
  • Juice and zest of one lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint and/or parsley whole leaves
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving, optional

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Add all ingredients except for olive oil to a food processor and turn on for about 30 seconds, until ingredients are finely chopped up, scraping down sides with a silicone spatula if necessary.
  2. Drizzle olive oil (1/4 cup) in while running the food processor, until very smooth consistency forms, scraping down sides if necessary.
  3. Use a silicone spatula to transfer purée to a serving bowl or dish. Serve drizzled with olive oil, garnished with whole peas, with fresh cracked pepper if desired.

Notes

  • Serving suggestion: I like serving this with fresh bread or toast to spread on top, or with pita or crackers for dipping, for an appetizer or light lunch. It's also great as part of dinner, spread on a plate, topped with seared scallops, grilled chicken, or other protein.
  • To thaw frozen peas, transfer the bag to your fridge the day before, leave them out at room temp for a few hours, or put them in a colander and run warm water over them. If they come in a microwaveable bag that's OK for steaming, just cook them in the microwave for a little less than half the recommended time.
  • To use fresh peas, blanch them first for 30 seconds to a minute in boiling water, drain, rinse to cool, and proceed with directions.
  • Storage: store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 107kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 149mg (6%) Potassium 146mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 493IU (10%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 107

% Daily Value*

Calories 107kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 149mg 6%
Potassium 146mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 493IU 10%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.