Pea and mint puree
Delicious, bright, hearty, and very beautiful - that's how you can describe pea and mint puree in a few words. We recommend everyone who has not yet cooked such a side dish to definitely try it. The amount of time spent is minimal, and the result is simply excellent! Mint leaves in this recipe are not at all superfluous, as it may seem at first glance. They make the puree more interesting and tender in taste.
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 chopping board
- 1 frying pan
- 1 saucepan
- 1 blender
- 1 sieve
Ingredients
- 200 g green peas
- 65 g onion
- 3 leaf mint fresh
- 50 ml cream
- 13 g vegetable oil
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
- First, let"s prepare the sauté. Peel the onion. Finely dice and sauté in vegetable oil until golden brown.65 g onion, 13 g vegetable oil
- Finely chop the mint leaves and add them to the pan with the onion. Simmer for 1-2 minutes over low heat.3 leaf mint
- Place the rinsed green peas (not overripe) in boiling water. Cook for 8-10 minutes. Do not overcook the peas, otherwise the puree will have a dull appearance. On the contrary, keeping the peas 'al dente' will give the dish a more vibrant color.200 g green peas
- Add salt, hot cream, and the sautéed onion and mint to the cooked green peas.1 pinch salt, 50 ml cream
- Using an immersion blender, puree all the ingredients. Adjust the thickness to your taste by adding more cream. For a smoother and more homogeneous consistency, you can strain the puree through a fine sieve.
- Sprinkle the finished puree with your favorite spices, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 207mgPotassium: 324mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1197IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg