Pea and Watercress Purée Recipe

Pea and Watercress Purée Recipe

  • two 10-ounce packages frozen peas
  • 2 bunches of watercress, coarse stems discarded and the watercress rinsed  and spun dry (about 4 cups)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  1. In a large saucepan combine the peas, the watercress, and the water and boil the mixture, covered, for 5 minutes, or until the peas and watercress are tender. Transfer the mixture to a food processor, add the butter and salt and pepper to taste, and purée the mixture.