22 Recipe Ideas For Using Up That Bag Of Frozen Peas
Photo, Erik Putz.
Frozen peas are good for a lot more than icing bumps and bruises. Start saving on fresh produce and enjoy out of season veggies, with these recipes that use one of our favourite frozen staples.
Homemade farfalle and roasted broccoflower pasta
This easy roasted broccoflower pasta recipe is packed with tender-crisp vegetables. Tip: Substitute store-bought farfalle if you're short on time. Get this homemade farfalle and roasted broccoflower pasta recipe.
Peri Peri Chicken Pilaf
Also known as piri piri, peri peri is a Portuguese or African spice blend made of dried chilis, garlic and citrus peel. Try it in a quick throw-together rice dish today with this peri peri chicken pilaf recipe.
Bacon Fried Rice
This half-hour dinner recipe is fragrant, simple and delicious. Bonus: Small frozen vegetables take away the need for a lot fine chopping and extra prep work before cooking. Get the recipe for bacon fried rice.
Vegetarian Bengali Khichuri
My mom would whip up a batch of this sticky yellow rice on grey, rainy days. Served in my home with thick chunks of curry beef, this meal is perfect when you’re in a rush but craving something satisfying. — Radiyah Chowdhury, Assistant Editor. Get the recipe for vegetarian Bengali khichuri.
Creamy Ham And Pea Fusilli
Get a simple, yet satisfying, dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. Get our creamy ham and pea fusilli recipe.
Vegetarian haggis cottage pie
A hearty, one-dish main packed with plant-based protein and vegetables. Topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, it's a comforting warm-weather meal for everyone. Get our vegetarian haggis cottage pie recipe.
Skillet shrimp tikka masala
This vibrant, spicy stir-fry uses lots of spinach, brown rice and vegetables, making it well-rounded and instagrammable. (It’s also a very easy weeknight recipe — so hold on to the recipe to reuse all winter.) Get this skillet shrimp tikka masala recipe.
Tortellini Alfredo with peas and bacon
Comfort food at its finest: cheesy tortellini, crisp bacon, bright green peas, and a garlicky cream sauce. Get this tortellini alfredo pasta recipe.
Chicken fried cauliflower rice
Forget takeout! This stir-fry covers your cravings, while adding a healthy boost with one of our favourite food hacks: cauliflower rice. Get this chicken fried cauliflower rice recipe.
Pea and smoked salmon open-face sandwich
An incredibly easy no-cook lunch or snack, these smoked-salmon topped sandwiches get a hit of freshness from the mint-pea spread. Get this pea and smoked salmon sandwich recipe.
Mini meat loaves with pea and feta couscous
These cute minatures are filling and easy to make, plus, when paired with a light, mint-laced couscous and fresh tomatoes, it’s just the right amount of food per person. Get this mini meat loaves with couscous recipe.
Sweet Peas And Avocado Egg Toast
Turn them into a zesty, creamy avocado-pea spread for savoury and colourful toasts. Get this sweet peas on toast recipe.
British bangers and modern mushy peas
Use them for a Bristish classic: mushy peas. (We dressed them up with fresh thyme.) Get this bangers and mash recipe.
Creamy chicken with cheddar biscuits
A variation of the classic chicken pot-pie, this dish uses cheddar biscuits for the crust. Get this creamy chicken with cheddar biscuits recipe.
Lemony Mint And Pea Risotto
Risottos don’t have to take a long time (we promise). This version gets an elegant twist with parmesan, mint and white wine, and—bonus—it’s ready in just 30 minutes. Get this lemony mint and pea risotto recipe.
One pot primavera pasta
We’re channeling spring with this light and zesty pasta. A weeknight favourite, it’s a speedy, all-in-one meal that saves serious time in the kitchen (and there’s hardly any cleanup!). Get this one pot pasta recipe.
Risotto-Style Pea And Mint Orzo
Orzo, mint and peas become a risotto-like side that pairs perfectly with a nice roast chicken. Get this risotto-style orzo recipe.
Hong Kong Chicken Curry
This dish is both bright and mellow, thanks in part to the addition of punchy curry powder and rich coconut milk. The trio of carrots, potatoes and peas helps the meal come together easily with fridge and pantry staples. Get this Hong Kong chicken curry recipe.
Romano bean fritters with creamy slaw
Colourful bean and pea fritters get together with a creamy avocado and cabbage slaw for a hearty, delicious and economical winter meal. Get this bean fritters recipe.
Jamie Oliver’s giant veg rosti
Potatoes, carrots, spinach peas and eggs get a celebrity makeover in this recipe from Jamie Oliver’s 2013 Save with Jamie cookbook. Get Jamie Oliver’s veg rosti recipe.
Seafood paella
Packed with mussels, shrimp, chorizo, artickoes and more, this stunning paella (ready in a little over an hour) is perfect for entertaining. Get this seafood paella recipe.
Zucchini and pea sauté
This simple, bright green side gets a little punch of flavour from sautéed garlic and a dash of chili. Get this zucchini and pea saute recipe.
Green Pea And White Bean Soup
Topped with crisp pancetta and creamy goat’s cheese, this soup is nothing like your usual bowl. Get this pea soup recipe.
Watch: How to make a one-pot primavera pasta
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