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My quick and easy Smashed Peas are nutritious and super yum. They’re perfect as a dip for when friends come around or spread on your toast for a scrumptious savory brunch. You just won’t believe how easy it is to make such a delicious spread!
I love frozen peas. They’re the ultimate home-cooking life saver. They’re cheap and last for ages in the freezer. Plus, you can make any number of dishes with them:
- Soups
- Salads
- Stir-fry
- Sides for a roast dinner
What’s more, peas are packed full of plant-based protein making them a vegetarian’s best friend!
My recipe for Smashed Peas came about by accident really. I was craving something substantial for brekkie one Saturday morning and decided peas on toast was the way to go.
Give my Smashed Peas a go this week and let me know what you think. They really are simple and delicious!
Smashed Peas
Makes around 2 cups
2 cups of frozen peas
1 clove of garlic
1tbs olive oil
a pinch of salt
some cracked pepper (optional)
Method:
- Start by turning your oven on to 200C. Place your garlic (skin on) in a small piece of foil and drizzle with a drop of olive oil. Wrap your garlic in the foil and pop it in the oven for around 15 minutes. Remove and set aside
- While your garlic is in the oven, put a pot of water on to boil (about 3 cups)
- When the water has come to a rolling boil add your peas and let them cook for around 3-4 minutes
- Drain your peas, keep aside some of the cooking water
- Place peas, garlic (squeeze it out of it’s skin), salt and olive oil into a mini food processor and blitz on high until you have a smooth paste or to your desired consistency. You can leave it a litttle chunky if you like.
- If the mixture isn’t quite smooth or blended enough then add some of the cooking water and blitz again
- Best consumed straight away or within a few hours.
Note: I like to serve my Smashed Peas with some roughly chopped almonds and chilli flakes sprinkled on top. Yes it looks pretty but it’s also hella tasty!
