12 Creative Pea Recipes That Will Have You Eating Your Greens in Style
Get ready to enjoy peas like never before with these 12 creative recipes that will have you eating your greens in style! From vibrant salads to savory sides, these dishes showcase the versatility of peas in a whole new light. Whether you’re a fan of classic flavors or looking to try something fresh and unique, these recipes will make peas the star of your me
Scallops with Chorizo and Pea Purée
This starter of pan seared scallops with chorizo are a real favourite in our house. We just love scallops and they pair beautifully with the salty spiciness of chorizo sausage. They are served on a minted pea purée, which complements the sweetness of the shellfish and is easily made with frozen peas. The whole dish can be made in 15 minutes from start to finish, which makes it perfect for entertaining guests or a special meal at home. Bon appétit!
Broccoli and Pea Soup
Broccoli and pea soup is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s bursting with fresh, green flavors. It’s the perfect healthy choice for a light and satisfying meal. For more inspiration, check out my healthy soup ideas.
Slow Cooker Peas and Carrots
These slow cooker peas and carrots are cooked with butter, honey, and a few extra seasonings for an irresistibly light and flavorful taste. This is one side dish where delicious meets healthy.
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
This Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup recipe is a great way to make use of that leftover holiday ham bone. Cooking it low and slow is the best method for creating creamy, delicious split pea soup.
Spring Soup
This vibrant spring soup is everything good about spring! Bright green and fresh, it features green peas, spinach, chives and mint.
Green Pea Dip
Everyone we’ve served this pea dip to raves about it! With just 3 ingredients, it’s an easy party appetizer to add to your list of party dip recipes.
Pasta with Peas
This flavorful pasta with peas is a quick and easy meal that comes together in just 20 minutes! It’s got a bright flavor from lemon and a satisfying, creamy texture from mashed peas.
Citrus Pea Pesto
A citrus pea pesto recipe made with cannellini beans. It’s fresh tasting without the need for seasonal ingredients and the perfect topping for pasta!
Spring Pea and Radish Risotto
Citrus infused creamy arborio rice is tossed with fresh spring peas and Meyer lemon dijon roasted radishes. Topped with crumbly bacon and freshly grated parmesan, this is pea and radish risotto is spring comfort food at its best!
Petits Pois a la Francaise or French Braised Peas
Petits Pois a la Francaise is a classic French bistro recipe of braised peas and lettuce that features bacon, baby onions cream and butter. It is a fantastic and easy side dish that cooks in well under half an hour that is equally good served with either meat or fish.
Quick & Easy Minted Pea Salsa or Salad
This simple and insanely quick minted pea salsa or salad is the epitome of summer flavours, garden peas, chilli, tomato, red onion and mint! There is no real cooking involved in this recipe, all you need to do is pour some boiling water over your frozen peas, then get to work chopping. You should be done in 15 minutes!
Pea Cabbage Curry
Patta Gobhi Matar, a traditional North Indian mild Pea and Cabbage Curry, combines shredded cabbage with green peas and aromatic spices. It’s simple, healthy, and perfect for everyday meals.
