⏱ 45 min total

Pea and Lettuce Puree with Tarragon

Name: Pea and Lettuce Puree with Tarragon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 medium Scallions; 1 cup, shredded or chopped Butterhead lettuce; ½ tbsp Butter; ¼ tbsp Water; ¼ cup Green peas; ¹⁄₁₆ tbsp Salt; ⅛ tbsp Lemon juice; ⅛ tablespoon Tarragon

Per 1 serving · 118 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

5%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.8g
12% of calories
Carbs
7g
30% of calories
Fat
6g
58% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Pea and Lettuce Puree with Tarragon (118 g) has 90 calories, with 2.8 g of protein, 7 g of carbohydrates and 6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (58% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (20% DV) and Vitamin K (81% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 21% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

76cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.1g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.5g

2.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A20%
Vitamin K81%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin C13%
Thiamine11%
Folate (B9)17%
Iron18%
Manganese10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium21%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

1 medium Scallions
1 cup, shredded or chopped Butterhead lettuce
½ tbsp Butter
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¼ tbsp Water
¼ cup Green peas
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¹⁄₁₆ tbsp Salt
⅛ tbsp Lemon juice
⅛ tablespoon Tarragon

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 30 min

1
In a 3-quart heavy saucepan, cook scallions in butter over moderate heat, covered, stirring occasionally until softened, about 4 minutes.
2
Add lettuce and water, then simmer covered until wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas and cook uncovered, stirring, until just heated through, about 3 minutes.
3
Coarsely puree the mixture in a food processor, then transfer back to the cleaned pan. Cook over moderate heat, stirring until heated through, then stir in salt, lemon juice, and tarragon.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (118 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	182 μg	20%
Vitamin C	12 mg	13%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	0.4 mg	2%
Vitamin K	97 μg	81%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	11%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	6%
Niacin	1 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	6%
Folate (B9)	68 μg	17%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	16 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	42 mg	4%
Iron	1 mg	18%
Potassium	230 mg	5%
Magnesium	19 mg	5%
Phosphorus	53 mg	8%
Zinc	0.4 mg	4%
Copper	0.1 mg	8%
Manganese	0.2 mg	10%
Selenium	1 μg	2%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	7 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	1,604 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	0.4 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.3 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.4 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.3 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	48 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 90 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

17min
Walking (3.5 mph)
11min
Cycling (moderate)
7min
Running (6 mph)
13min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Pea and Lettuce Puree with Tarragon?

One serving of Pea and Lettuce Puree with Tarragon (1 serving) has 90 calories, which works out to 76 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Pea and Lettuce Puree with Tarragon high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Pea and Lettuce Puree with Tarragon keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 30% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Pea and Lettuce Puree with Tarragon?

478 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Pea and Lettuce Puree with Tarragon?

2.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (118 g)

Calories90

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6g	8%
Saturated fat 3.7g	18%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 478mg	21%
Total carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary fiber 2.5g	9%
Total sugars 2.6g
Protein 2.8g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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