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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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...

Crostini recipes
Pea and crab crostini
A super-easy recipe that’s just a case of topping toasted baguette slices with a mixture...

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...

Asparagus recipes
Asparagus, pea shoot and butter bean tart
Puff pastry and seasonal veg make for a quick and easy vegetarian tart recipe. The...

May seasonal recipes
Pasta with pea pesto
If green means go, then we’re all for this bright and colourful summer pasta recipe....

Summer salads and sides
Pea shoot salad
This salad is the perfect summery side dish – not only does it taste great,...

Broad bean recipes
Crushed pea and broad bean soup with cheese...
Our creamy broad bean soup would make a gorgeous summer starter served with the cheesy comté...

July seasonal recipes
Potato, mint, pea and broad bean salad
A potato salad with added oomph – we’ve added mint, peas and broad beans to...

15-minute meal recipes
Crushed peas with mint
April Bloomfield turns classic mushy peas into an elegant spread in this minty and lemony...

Vegetarian tart recipes
Pea, mozzarella and lemon tart
Grab a pack of puff pastry and give Georgina Fuggle’s vibrant vegetarian tart a go,...

Soup recipes
Pea and roasted garlic soup
Peas really are the bee’s knees – they’re rich in protein, fibre, iron and vitamins....

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...

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...

Omelette recipes
Pea, mint and feta omelette
Omelettes are quick to cook and versatile, and this recipe with peas and feta makes...

Healthy salad recipes
Green bean and pea salad with salad cream...
This fresh green bean and fresh pea salad is the perfect accompaniment to any summery...

Lamb leg steak recipes
Lamb steaks with honey and minted peas
This lamb with honey and minted peas recipe is a quick and easy lunch or...

Summer pasta recipes
Goat’s cheese tortellini with broad bean and pea...
This goat’s cheese tortellini with broad bean and pea butter is the perfect summer pasta...

Ways to use fresh peas
Crab dumplings in pea broth
Entertain friends with this wonderful flavoursome and vibrant green pea soup with crab dumplings.

Quick vegetarian recipes
Couscous with broad beans, peas, mint and feta
This vegetarian recipe is a refreshing summer dish that’s ready in half an hour –...