2011, Recipe 34: Pea Puree

Recipe courtesy of Aarti Sequeira

• 1 (32-ounce) package frozen peas, thawed in microwave about 5 minutes (or fresh cooked peas)
• 6 sprigs fresh mint, leaves and softer stems only
• 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar

Throw all the ingredients into a food processor and whizz until smooth. Done!

Results: Ummm... I should really stop using mint in savory dishes.  I DON'T LIKE IT!!  But I took this to a dinner party and it was a hit!  It was sweeter than I expected.  I loved the tang of the yogurt.  It could've used more garlic.  And why did I make this?  Because I saw it on Top Chef!  LOLOL