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These mashed peas are the absolute perfect side dish! They are quick, easy, and incredibly healthy! On top of that, you can’t get much cheaper than this recipe for a nutritious and delicious side. These mashed peas are a much healthier version of mushy peas!
Recipe Difficulty – Very Easy
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Why this recipe works
Mushy Peas…. If you’re anything like me, you absolutely love them!!! Often they are packed full of rubbish when there really is no need for it! My healthy mushy peas have just 4 natural ingredients meaning they have no nasties AND they are incredibly simple to make, so give them a try!
Mashed peas are a common find in a British fish and chip shop. Save time and money by making this recipe yourself! You’ll probably save some calories as well! Surprise your friends and family with this delicious dish at your next Sunday dinner. They’d be great alongside a salad, Salisbury steak and carrots, chicken, salmon, mashed potatoes, etc. Use the leftovers the next day for a nice sandwich!
If you are looking for a great new mashed peas recipe or just wondering how to make mushy peas, look no further! This recipe is so incredibly simple, but stands up against any other recipe I’ve tried!
While these peas are great throughout all four seasons, they would be a super fun addition to your St. Patrick’s Day dinner! They have an Irish history and are green!
This was inspired by my Refreshing Pea and Avocado Dip and pairs well with this amazing Air Fryer Salmon.
Ingredients to make Mashed Peas
- Frozen Peas – have all of the same benefits as fresh peas, but you don’t have to shell them and they keep longer!
- Olive Oil – adds a great flavour and brings these peas to the perfect mushiness.
- Fresh Basil – has both a sweet and savoury taste to it.
- Salt and Pepper – finish up this delicious side by really bringing out the flavours.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- Frozen Peas – This combination of flavours also works well with dehydrated peas or canned marrowfat peas.
- Olive Oil – Other oils will work, but be wary of what flavour they bring to the peas. You could opt for butter as another option.
- Fresh Basil – If you don’t have fresh basil, you could use dried basil. You could also use mint and lemon to flavour these peas.
Variations
- Spicy – Mashed peas are not typically a spicy dish, but you could add chili pepper flakes to imbue some heat into them.
- Deluxe – Top with a piece of fresh basil or serve with my Air Fryer Broccoli.
- Kid friendly – If your kids aren’t adventurous with foods, this may be a hard one for them. Try serving alongside something they love so they are more willing to try something new!
See this soup version of this recipe on my website!
How to make Mashed Peas
Step 1: Boil the frozen peas for 2-3 minutes.
Step 2: Drain them and add to a small food processor (or back to the pot) with the olive oil, fresh basil, salt and pepper.
Step 3: Blend (or blend with a hand blender) to the consistency you want and they’re ready to serve.
Hint: This is a great recipe for batch cooking as the leftovers refrigerate and freeze well.
Leftovers
Mashed peas store very well and are great hot or cold! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or up to three months in the freezer.
Recipe FAQs
You can eat them however you prefer! They are great both ways. I’d recommend eating them hot the first time as they’re fresh and then trying some leftovers cold. If you aren’t a fan of cold mashed peas, simply heat them up!
The most common way I’ve seen them used is as a side – especially for fish. Be creative, though! These would go great mixed with some cream atop pasta. It could also be delicious for breakfast on an egg or toast, alongside a meat pie or pork pie, or on their own covered in gravy.
As an Englishman myself, I’d say because they’re delicious! Historically, peas were an easy crop to harvest and store all year. They are also a great source of protein! Those dried out peas made for excellent mushy peas. While the original recipe uses dried out peas, I use frozen peas today.
Absolutely! My homemade mashed peas recipe is great for any age. It’s especially great for babies as it is easy to eat and full of fiber and protein! Making this on your own is much cheaper than buying baby food at the store!
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Mashed Peas
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peas, 300 g
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small handful fresh basil
- 2 pinch salt & pepper
Instructions
- Firstly, boil the peas for 2-3 minutes.
- Once cooked, drain them and add to a small food processor (or back to the pot) with the olive oil, fresh basil, salt and pepper.
- Blend (or blend with a hand blender) to the consistency you want and they’re ready to serve.
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Nutrition
Very nice
Thanks Susan!
These were quick and easy to make! Very tasty
Thanks Chloe 🙂
Oh my goodness. This is great, quick and easy. On toast, on baked potato, in pasta, with sausages so far. Fabulous recipe