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mashed peas with basil as a side dish.
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5 from 3 votes

Mashed Peas

Whip up a quick and nutritious basil mashed peas with just three ingredients! Creamy, flavourful, and bursting with freshness.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: British
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 3
Author: James Wythe
Cost: £1

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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Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe.
Substitutions & Variations: I have included a list of these in the post above.
To Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in a pot/pan over a low heat until piping hot or in the microwave. 
To Freeze: Freeze for up to three months in an airtight container in the freezer. Defrost in the fridge and then heat in a pot/pan over low heat or in the microwave.
Tip 1: While I recommend using a small food processor, if you don’t have one you can easily use a hand blender or even mash well with a fork.
Tip 2: If you aren’t a fan of the texture of mashed peas, this recipe works great without mashing the peas as well! It leaves you with perfectly flavoured whole peas.
Tip 3: If you prefer your mashed peas a little creamier, you could add some milk at the end.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.02g | Protein: 0.02g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 1g