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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All the greens potato salad

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....

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Bacon, pea and goat’s cheese salad

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 –...

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Pea and crab crostini

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...

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Pea, bacon and crème fraîche orecchiette

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...

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Asparagus, pea shoot and butter bean tart

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...

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Pasta with pea pesto

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...

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Pea shoot salad

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...

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Crushed pea and broad bean soup with cheese crisps

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...

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Potato, mint, pea and broad bean salad

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 freshen up this classic summer...

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Crushed peas with mint

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...

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Pea, mozzarella and lemon tart

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,...

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Pea and roasted garlic soup

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...

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Extra green frittata with feta salad

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.

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Lemon sole with lemon butter and peas

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...

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Pea, mint and feta omelette

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.

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Green bean and pea salad with salad cream dressing

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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