15 delicious Pea Recipes
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What to do with lots of peas? These terrific pea recipes are perfect for turning fresh or frozen peas into vibrant, healthy, and convenient meals for the entire family!
Published on Dec 2020/Updated on July 2024
Who doesn’t love peas, seriously? These beautiful green little gems are not vegetables but part of the legume family, which includes lentils, chickpeas, and beans.
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Peas are healthy. Whether fresh, frozen, or canned, they have a remarkable nutrition profile. They are low in calories and rich in vitamins, plant-based protein, fiber, and antioxidants.
Peas are also convenient and versatile, making them a must in our weekly rotation. Turning them into fantastic pasta dishes, creamy hummus, and velvety soups is a breeze making a healthy addition to your dishes all year round.
Check out these easy pea recipes and make the most of these versatile little green gems!
Enjoy!
Pea recipes
Green Pea Soup
This thick and comforting pea soup, made with frozen peas and potatoes, is vegan and can be on the table in under 20 minutes. It's packed with nutrients and approved by toddlers.
Crostini with Ricotta & Peas
What about turning peas into a fresh and flavorful vegetarian appetizer or snack? This easy crostini recipe combines sweet peas, creamy ricotta, fresh lemon, and mint. It is delightful and a breeze to whip up.
One-pot Pasta with peas
This Italian pasta with peas is one of my favorite pea recipes! It’s a simple one-pot dinner recipe that uses minimal ingredients and makes a perfect weeknight meal ready in 15 minutes.
Green Pea Hummus
Quick and easy to make, this bright and creamy green pea hummus is flavorful and full of plant-based protein and makes the perfect easy snack, dip, or spread.
Peas and Carrots (One Pan)
This flavorful side dish recipe combines peas, carrots, and potatoes and it's super versatile and sure to please everyone.
Asparagus Pasta
This creamy pea and asparagus pasta is easy, elegant, and delicious. It's a light recipe perfect for a last-minute spring or summer gathering!
Summer soup
This wonderful soup combines tender peas, sweet carrots, zucchini, and other fresh summer vegetables. It's light, nourishing, and full of flavor. Serve it with crusty bread or croutons for a delightful summer meal.
Pappardelle Pasta with Peas
This is another scrumptious pasta recipe that features sweet peas. It's easy to make, full of fresh flavor and makes a great weeknight family meal.
Mashed Peas on Breakfast Toast
What pairs well with peas? Poached eggs, for sure! Mashed peas with a hint of feta cheese are irresistible on toast with a soft, runny egg for an epic brunch.
Asparagus and Pea Saute
Asparagus and peas make a delicious combo, like in this easy yet flavorful side dish. Use it on pizza, in soup, or enjoy it on its own.
Green Pea Curry Hummus
What's not to love about creamy hummus infused with green curry spices, citrus, and herbs? It's so delicious and healthy and pairs perfectly with gluten-free crackers, pita, chips, or vegetables.
Lemony Green Pasta with Peas & Ricotta
I love these pea recipes, especially this lemony green pasta that tastes as bright as it looks! It’s easy to make with kale, pasta, and peas, they all cook in the same pot!
Pancetta and Pea Pasta
Another wonderful and quick recipe features peas, pasta, and pancetta. The sweet peas make the perfect complement to the salty pancetta.
How I cook frozen peas - Garlic Buttered Peas
This is an easy and quick side dish that goes with everything. The peas are sauté-steamed in garlic butter and are bright, fresh, and super delicious.
Pea, Zucchini and Pesto Orzo / Risoni
This is a complete, tasty meal that only takes 15 minutes to make. The peas, zucchini and orzo pasta are combined with flavorful pesto.
ARE FROZEN PEAS HEALTHY?
There is little nutritional difference between frozen and fresh peas, making frozen peas a convenient, healthy alternative when fresh peas are out of season.
We love peas because they are extremely versatile. They can accompany many meals as a side dish, be added to pasta and rice dishes, make creamy soups, and are easily used in salads.
They’re also inexpensive, which is an added bonus if you cook on a budget.
If you loved these pea recipes…
You might want to check out more brilliant meal ideas featuring cheap pantry essentials:
- Pasta e fagioli (Italian pasta & beans)
- Pasta e ceci (Italian pasta & chickpeas)
- Italian pasta & peas
- Spicy red lentil soup
- Mediterranean chickpea soup
I hope a few of these fresh and frozen pea recipes will be part of your weekly dinner rotation. Let me know if you have any questions; I would love to hear from you. x
I needed a quick recipe to go with our fish dinner. You came to my rescue and then some. Thanks!
Connie
That’s great, I’m so glad! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback, Connie. x
Peas feel underrated compared to more exotic vegetables. I’m definitely going to be using these recipes, especially the breakfast peas on toast. (I can’t stand avocado!) 😄
I agree with you, Claire, these little green gems are definitely underrated! I’m glad you liked these recipes 💚