Pureed Peas &# 195;Â la Clamart is a timeless French classic that transforms simple frozen peas into a luxurious, velvety side dish. The key to this recipe is blending the bright green peas with boiled potatoes, which creates a smooth, cohesive texture without the need for heavy cream. Finished with a generous knob of butter and a touch of chicken broth, the result is rich, savory, and incredibly comforting. This elegant yet simple dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or fish. It is perfect for dinner parties or special family dinners where you want to add a touch of culinary sophistication without hours of prep.
Pureed Peas A La Clamart
Description
Pureed Peas &# 195;Â la Clamart is a timeless French classic that transforms simple frozen peas into a luxurious, velvety side dish. The key to this recipe is blending the bright green peas with boiled potatoes, which creates a smooth, cohesive texture without the need for heavy cream. Finished with a generous knob of butter and a touch of chicken broth, the result is rich, savory, and incredibly comforting. This elegant yet simple dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or fish. It is perfect for dinner parties or special family dinners where you want to add a touch of culinary sophistication without hours of prep.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the frozen peas in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Once boiling, drain the peas thoroughly in a colander.
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Return the drained peas to the pot. Add the butter, chicken broth, finely chopped green onion, salt, and pepper.
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Cover the pot and simmer over low heat until the peas are very tender and the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 10-15 minutes.
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Peel the potatoes and cut into thin slices.
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Boil the potato slices in salted water until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well.
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Transfer the cooked peas and half of the boiled potatoes to a food processor or blender.
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Puree until smooth and creamy.
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Transfer the pea-potato mixture to a serving bowl.
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Mash the remaining potatoes and mix into the pea puree until the consistency is thick and smooth.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 877.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 19.5g30%
- Saturated Fat 7.7g39%
- Cholesterol 77.6mg26%
- Sodium 162.0mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 113.2g38%
- Dietary Fiber 45.8g184%
- Sugars 46.1g
- Protein 59.6g120%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Potatoes are essential for the puree texture but were missing from the original ingredient list; assume 9 oz of potatoes based on standard proportions for this dish.
Keep warm until ready to serve.
