Ways to use fresh peas
Frozen peas are always handy to have around for year-round pea pleasure, but, sometimes, the peaceful act of podding fresh peas alone is enough to make you want to cook with them.
Peas are in season in the UK from around June each year.
Here’s our round-up of recipes that make the most of fresh-out-of-the-pod peas.
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Potato recipes
All the greens potato salad
Everyone loves potato salad! This verdant makeover of the classic throws a whole bunch of springtime goodness into the bowl....
Goat's cheese recipes
Bacon, pea and goat’s cheese salad
In this summery salad recipe, we use goat bacon – from the delicious. magazine Produce Award winners Broughgammon Farm –...
Crostini recipes
Pea and crab crostini
A super-easy crab crostini recipe. Simply top baguette slices with a mixture of crab, peas, tarragon and crème fraîche. These...
Dinner inspiration in 20 minutes
Pea, bacon and crème fraîche orecchiette
Fresh mint is a welcome addition to this creamy bacon and pea pasta dish. Ready in less than 30 minutes...
Asparagus recipes
Asparagus, pea shoot and butter bean tart
Puff pastry and seasonal veg make for a quick and easy vegetarian tart recipe. The butter bean purée and burrata...
May seasonal recipes
Pasta with pea pesto
If green means go, then we’re all for this bright and colourful summer pasta recipe. The fresh peas and blanched...
Summer salads and sides
Pea shoot salad
This salad is the perfect summery side dish – not only does it taste great, it looks pretty on the...
Broad bean recipes
Crushed pea and broad bean soup with cheese crisps
Our creamy broad bean soup would make a gorgeous summer starter served with the cheesy comté crisps. And if the weather’s...
15-minute meal recipes
Crushed peas with mint
April Bloomfield turns classic mushy peas into an elegant spread in this minty and lemony recipe. Best served spread thickly...
Vegetarian tart recipes
Pea, mozzarella and lemon tart
Grab a pack of puff pastry and give Georgina Fuggle’s vibrant vegetarian tart a go, made with lots of mozzarella,...
Soup recipes
Pea and roasted garlic soup
Peas really are the bee’s knees – they’re rich in protein, fibre, iron and vitamins. The sweetness of this soup...
Feta cheese recipes
Extra green frittata with feta salad
This full-of-greens frittata will give you your five-a-day if you serve it with this refreshing watercress and salty feta salad.
Ways to use fresh peas
Lemon sole with lemon butter and peas
Lemon sole is often an underused fish but this healthier take on fish, chips and peas is a delight worth...
Omelette recipes
Pea, mint and feta omelette
Omelettes are quick to cook and versatile, and this recipe with peas and feta makes for a light spring supper.
Healthy salad recipes
Green bean and pea salad with salad cream dressing
This fresh green bean and fresh pea salad is the perfect accompaniment to any summery savoury pie. Our potato, pea...
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