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
This green potato salad makes the most of a whole bunch of springtime goodness, perfect for those first few alfresco get-togethers.
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Goat's cheese recipes
Bacon, pea and goat’s cheese salad
Bacon, peas and salty goat's cheese are a match made in heaven in this summery salad recipe. Perfect for picnics or laid-back summer lunches.
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Crostini recipes
Pea and crab crostini
A super-easy crab crositini recipe with toasted baguette and a crab, pea, tarragon and crème fraîche topping. Perfect as a starter or a fancy lunch.
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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 add a light and fresh feel.
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May seasonal recipes
Pasta with pea pesto
We're all for this bright and colourful summer pasta recipe. The fresh peas and almonds add a touch of earthy sweetness to a fresh and aromatic pesto mix.
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Summer salads and sides
Pea shoot salad
This pea shoot salad is the perfect summery side dish – not only does it taste great, it looks pretty on the table too.
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Broad bean recipes
Crushed pea and broad bean soup with cheese crisps
Our sweet and creamy pea and broad bean soup would make a gorgeous summer starter or main served with the cheesy comté crisps.
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July seasonal recipes
Potato, mint, pea and broad bean salad
A potato, mint, pea and broad bean salad – a fresh and light take on this classic summer side dish, with lots of your five a day.
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15-minute meal recipes
Crushed peas with mint
Turn classic mushy peas into an elegant spread in this minty and lemony recipe. Best served spread thickly on plenty of toasted good-quality bread.
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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, peas and lemon.
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Soup recipes
Pea and roasted garlic soup
Peas are the bee’s knees – they’re rich in protein, fibre, iron and vitamins. Roasting the garlic, gives the soup a delicious sweet flavour.
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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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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 tasting.
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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 served with a green salad.
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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.
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