From amazing pastries, to creamy soups, savory purees and quick salads, incorporating peas into your culinary creations is a healthy addition to meals in any season. Whether fresh, frozen, or even canned, peas are healthy, because of their high protein content and are super easy to make!
Why choose frozen peas over fresh ones
Peas are low in calories and rich in vitamins, protein, fiber and antioxidants. Believe it or not, frozen peas taste better than fresh when cooked. Why? Frozen peas are frozen quickly at the peak of maturity. You can count on its sweetness and soft texture. Store-bought fresh peas tend to become harder and starchier from the time they are picked to the time they are purchased. Unless picked fresh from your own garden, frozen peas are the better option!
What to cook with peas
- Cream of Pea Soup - this frozen pea and potato cream soup is thick, wholesome and will be on your table in less than 20 minutes. It is also full of nutrients and very suitable for young children;
- Pea veloute - amazing side dish;
- Pea and Ricotta Crostini - Crispy Ricotta and Pea Crostini are a delicious canapé, full of fresh flavor and wonderful texture. The perfect vegetarian appetizer or breakfast, ready in minutes;
- Pea puree - loved for the bright color it adds to the dish and is one of the best side dishes. The sweet taste pairs well with almost any protein;
- Potato, pea and egg salad - how to make pea salad from frozen peas? It's easy, this recipe combines cooked frozen peas, potatoes and soft-boiled eggs with a flavorful mustard dressing;
- Russian salad - classic;
- Stamppot with peas and other vegetables - a great side dish;
- Pea and asparagus risotto - this delicious risotto includes peas, asparagus, lemon and parsley, is baked in the oven and requires minimal stirring;
- Chinese style rice with peas and other vegetables;
- Green Pea Dip - this spicy green pea dip has an unusual flavor and is loved by everyone, even those who hate peas. It only takes a few minutes to make: just mix the green peas (frozen and defrosted) with cilantro and salsa. It turns into a flavorful dip that's perfect with chips;
- Pea and Feta Pasta - Peas are perfect in pasta recipes! Here it is mixed with pasta and can be flavored with Mediterranean-style flavors such as fresh dill, feta cheese and lemon. This is a fantastic pea main dish recipe that works well for lunch.
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