Pea, mint, and cilantro purée

Name: Pea, mint, and cilantro purée (Puré de guisantes con mienta y cilantro)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: ½ cup (125 ml) vegetable stock; Small handful of cilantro; Small handful of fresh mint; 4½ cups (1 lb 5 oz/600 g) frozen peas; 2 shallots or 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; Salt

Puré de guisantes con mienta y cilantro

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Andaluz

By Fiona Dunlop

Published 2023

About

The sweetness of this puree makes a perfect accompaniment to the Citrus and Herb-Roasted Cod.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 shallots or 1 small onion, finely chopped

Method

In a large saucepan, heat the butter and sauté the shallots or onion until translucent, then add the peas and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until the peas and onions are tender. Using a ladle or slotted spoon, transfer to food processer, keeping half of the stock in the pan. Add the herbs and blend to a smooth purée. If you prefer it thinner and smoother, add more stock until you reach your