Minty Mushy Peas
Make sure your mushy peas are as fresh and green as possible with this simple minty mushy peas recipe
prep time 5-10 mins
total time 10 mins
Mushy peas are a definite love/hate side dish. I personally adore it, when done properly. Too often you get served a pile of mush, devoid of colour and flavour. I want to share how to make mushy peas taste delicious and look vibrant every time!
For the mushy peas we’ll be using:
200g frozen peas
Handful of chopped mint
Drizzle of olive oil
Juice of half a lemon
1 tsp salt
The key to a vibrant bowl of mushy peas is not to cook them. Simply thaw them from frozen in boiling water for 5-10 minutes, until they aren’t frozen anymore. The green colour of the peas disappears as soon as they become overcooked. From there we can add all the yummy flavour!
Use a hand blender, or a fork, to mush your mushy peas to your preference. I personally love some lumps as it feels more rustic and homemade! Adding in the lemon juice and olive oil makes it smoother, while the mint adds a delicious complementary flavour.
INGREDIENTS
200g frozen peas
Handful of chopped mint
Drizzle of olive oil
Juice of half a lemon
1 tsp salt
METHOD
Thaw your peas in boiling water for 5 minutes and drain.
In a bowl, add in the thawed peas, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Mush together with a hand blender or fork, leaving a few lumps. Serve warm, or set aside in the fridge for serving later. Enjoy with my tofish fingers
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