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We all have that convenient bag of peas hiding somewhere at the back of our freezers. Adding it to some rice or a curry to get some greens hardly ever does the vegetable any justice.
Peas, the underrated miracle food with a wealth of benefits. According to Real Food for life, peas are great in regulating your blood sugar, assists in preventing stomach cancer and its high Vitamin K content holds the calcium in your bones.
We have rounded up 5 of our most heavenly pea recipes that will give you a reason to use up that green bag.
A great way to incorporate frozen peas is to make a delicious pesto, serve with freshly cut vegetables or as a dip for tortilla chips!
2. Tortellini with creamy pea and spinach sauce
The best tortellini you will ever eat, this is a wonderful meat-free Monday alternative.
3. Courgetti with pea and mint pesto and chilli calamari
This lip-smacking courgetti (courgette noodles) with pea and mint pesto with chilli calamari is a delicious guilt-free meal that will leave you wanting more.
When those busy days creep up on you and you can’t get around to the supermarket – so you end up checking the freezer for a last-minute meal to whip up, grab those chicken breasts and frozen peas and liven them up with this amazing pea pesto chicken Kiev.
5. Kale and pea pasta frittata with chunky chimichurri pesto
Stop boiling your frozen peas only to serve them dull with a dollop of butter. Get cooking with this amazing kale and pea frittata recipe. You’ll thank us!
6. Pea and basil quinoa fritters with lemony yoghurt dressing
A great snack, or summery side dish – these fritters are crispy and crunchy!
7. Butter bean, pea and feta hummus with bagel crisps
A healthy and easy mid-day snack – and also delicious on sandwiches!
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