JUST one pack of frozen peas can be the passport to a host of cheap and tasty meals.
Buy a big bag as it’s likely to cost less per kilo, and use it in all kinds of family meals.
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Popular with most kids, they are a good way of adding some green goodness to a plate.
Here are some easy-peasy meal ideas.
POSH PEAS: Upgrade your peas and pan fry instead of boiling them.
Fry them from frozen with a generous knob of butter, a crushed clove of garlic and a dash of sugar. Add some chopped mint, the perfect partner to peas, if you have any.
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GO FOR A DIP: Defrost 200g peas then whizz them in a food processor (or mash with a potato masher) with five tablespoons of plain or Greek yogurt, the juice of half a lemon, some garlic, salt and pepper.
This makes a tasty pea hummus, perfect for lunch boxes served with pitta bread and carrot sticks. For a creamier dip, blitz or mash cooked or defrosted peas with soft cheese and fresh herbs.
TOP OF THE PODS: With a pack of frozen peas, you can get a tasty, healthy meal ready in minutes.
The combination of peas, garlic, lemon and cream cheese makes a very tasty pasta sauce. A little cooked ham or salmon will give an extra protein hit.
Add peas to macaroni cheese for a vitamin boost. For a veggie feast, made with minimal ingredients, try the Pea Burger recipe at birdseye.co.uk/recipes.
WORLD PEAS: Try some international dishes that have peas at their heart.
From India, make pea and paneer curry. Find an easy recipe at realfood.tesco.com.
If you prefer Italian, use Arborio risotto rice with peas and parmesan. BBC’s Good Food’s easy risotto with bacon and peas is simple to master.
For a Spanish flavour, fry 75g chopped chorizo with a chopped pepper, then add cooked frozen peas. Serve with pasta, rice or spicy potatoes.
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