Basil Pea Puree

Name: Basil Pea Puree
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup frozen peas; 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil); juice of half a lemon; 1 clove garlic; 2 large leaves fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted cashews

lisazirb @lisazirb

My mind is blown. This is like green magic on a spoon. Use it instead of mozzarella in a caprese salad, serve it warm with braised meats, as a spread for bruschetta for a quick appetizer- or, if you're like me, on the biggest spoon you have, straight into your pie hole.

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Ingredients

2 cupfrozen peas
2 tablespoonsbutter (or olive oil)
juice of half a lemon
1 clovegarlic
2large leaves fresh basil
1/2 teaspoonsalt
1/2 cupunsalted cashews

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Steps

1

Soak the cashews in water for 30 minutes.
2

If you want the puree cold, thaw the peas for 3 hours. If you want the puree warm, you can skip the thaw and microwave the peas for 1-2 minutes
3

Combine the (drained) cashews and peas in a blender or food processor. Add the remaining ingredients.
4

Blend until thoroughly mixed, smooth, and creamy.
5

Serve warm or cold. Great with a drizzle of balsamic, olive oil, and sprinkle of black pepper.