Easy Peasy
Who doesn’t love fresh or frozen peas with their dinner?
Peas are known to have been eaten by humans for a staggeringly long time. The earliest reported archaeological evidence of their consumption is from a cave on what is now the border between Burma and Thailand and has been dated to almost 12,000 years ago. Ten millennia later the popularity of the pea had increased to the point where the Roman writer Apicius felt it worthy of no less than nine varied published recipes.
Here is our run down of our top 5 pea recipes. Check out our Pinterest board for more too.
Pea, Mint & Chilli Dip
Prep time: 5 mins
Serves 4
A speedy guacamole-style purée that’s ready in minutes and perfect for snacking or lunchboxes.
Source: BBC Good Food, find the recipe here
Pea, Feta & Summer Herb Frittata
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 40 mins
Serves 4
Use your favourite soft herbs in this thick grilled omelette with peas, cream cheese and courgette- we like dill, mint and parsley.
Source: BBC Good Food, find the recipe here
Grilled Chalk Stream Trout with Raw Pea Salsa
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Serves 2
This recipe uses young, sweet peas, fresh trout and crispy bacon to make an easy yet stylish fish supper – an everyday meal or a dinner party dish.
Source: BBC Good Food, find the recipe here
Pea & New Potato Curry
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 1 hr 10 mins
Serves 4
A low-fat and low-calorie vegetable curry that’s made with madras spice and yogurt.
Source: BBC Good Food, find the recipe here
Lemony Prawn & Pea Risotto
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Serves 4
Stirring can be strangely soothing, as you’ll find when preparing this summery seafood risotto.
Source: BBC Good Food, find the recipe here
