Best 3 Minty Mushy Peas Recipes

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Mushy peas, a quintessential British dish, are made with marrowfat peas simmered until tender and then mashed. Typically served with fish and chips, mushy peas can also be enjoyed as a side dish with meat, poultry, or even eggs. This versatile dish is simple to make and can be tailored to your taste preferences. This article presents three delicious minty mushy pea recipes: a classic version, a vegan variation, and a spicy rendition. The classic recipe uses fresh or frozen marrowfat peas, onions, butter, and mint, while the vegan version swaps butter for olive oil and uses vegetable broth instead of water. The spicy recipe adds a kick of heat with the addition of chili flakes and cayenne pepper. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you in creating a flavorful and satisfying dish that will elevate your culinary repertoire.

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MINTY MUSHY PEAS



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Categories     Vegetable     Steam     Spring     Healthy

Yield 4 persons

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch spring onions, chopped
1 handfull fresh mint, leaves picked
1 pound frozen peas
2 large knobs butter
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped onions, mint and peas. Cover and leave fro a few minutes to steam. Mash with a potato masher. You can do this with a food processor as well, just pulse it until smooth. Whether mashing or pulsing, when it's done add the butter and season very carefully, to taste.

MINTED PEA MASH



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You can serve this recipe as a side (try it with roasted chicken) or as a crostini topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 bags (10 ounces each) frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high. Add peas and cook, stirring constantly, until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until coarsely pureed. Stir in mint and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 8 g

MINCED BEEF PIE & MINTY MUSHY PEAS



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A traditional beef pie featuring carrots, celery, onion, gravy and puff pastry with a side of flavoured mushy peas

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion , chopped
350g carrot , chopped
3 celery sticks, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
500g pack lean minced beef
2 tbsp tomato purée
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
350ml beef stock
1 egg , lightly beaten
375g ready-rolled puff pastry , quartered or left whole, depending on dishes used
350g frozen pea
1 tbsp mint sauce

Steps:

  • Fry the onion, carrots and celery in the oil in a large frying pan until softened. Add the mince, increase heat and cook for 5 mins or until well browned. Stir in the tomato purée, Worcestershire sauce and stock. Simmer for 5 mins until the sauce has thickened slightly. Cool for 10 mins.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spoon the mixture into 4 individual pie dishes or one large dish. Brush the dish rims with egg, then lay the pastry on top and trim. Seal edges with a fork and brush the pastry with more egg. Poke a little hole in the top and cook for 25-30 mins or until the pastry is golden and risen.
  • Meanwhile, cook the peas in boiling water, then drain and mash with the mint sauce. Serve the pies with the hot peas on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 39 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh mint leaves. If you don't have fresh mint, you can use 1/4 teaspoon dried mint.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the peas with a potato masher or fork.
  • To make the peas extra smooth, strain them through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
  • Serve minty mushy peas with your favorite main course dishes, such as fish, chicken, or lamb.
  • You can also add other ingredients to your minty mushy peas, such as chopped onion, garlic, or bacon.

Conclusion:

Minty mushy peas are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they are also a good way to get your daily dose of fiber. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying side dish, give minty mushy peas a try. You won't be disappointed!

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