Pea & mint puree

Ingredients

• 2
  
  cups fresh or frozen peas, thawed (about a 10 oz bag)
  
• 1/3
  
  cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  
• 1
  
  garlic clove, pressed
  
• 
  
  Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  
• 1
  
  teaspoon graded lemon zest
  
• 3
  
  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or more if desired)
  
• 1/3
  
  cup low sodium or low sodium chicken broth
  

Directions

1. To make the purée, combine the peas, mint, garlic, salt & pepper and lemon zest in a blender or food processor.
2. While the machine is running stream in the olive oil and broth in a steady drizzle.
3. Once you have achieved the desired consistency place the puree in a saucepan and warm up over medium heat for about 5 minutes.