Discover the goodness of peas and mint in this delectable baby food recipe collection! Crafted with fresh, natural ingredients, these purees and finger foods offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your little one's taste buds. From smooth and creamy pea purees to vibrant pea and mint combinations, each recipe is designed to provide essential nutrients while introducing new tastes. Whether you're starting solids or looking for nutritious and delicious meal options, these pea and mint baby food recipes are sure to delight your precious eater.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
PEA, FETA AND MINT SALAD
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Blanch the peas in the boiling water until they are just tender and bright green, about 2 minutes. Refresh immediately by plunging them into a bowl of cold water. Drain and reserve the peas.
- In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar and honey, and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- In a large salad bowl, mix the peas, onions, pistachios, and pour over the dressing. Add the mint and snow pea leaves, and gently toss to coat with dressing. Top the salad with the feta cheese just before serving.
BUTTER MINT PEAS
Steps:
- Add the butter to a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the shallots and saute until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in the peas and cook until they are just warmed through, about 4 minutes. Add the mint and cream and stir together. Serve.
BABY PEAS AND MUSHROOMS WITH MINT
Provided by Elaine Louie
Categories easy, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rinse mushrooms in a bowl of cold water, drain and spread on a towel until dry. If they are larger than bite size, halve or quarter them. In a braising pan or large, heavy skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add shallot and sauté until just softened, then add mushrooms and cook until slightly golden, shaking pan, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add pearl onions and cook for a minute, then deglaze pan with white wine. Add 2 cups water (one cup if using frozen onions) and the thyme, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pan and simmer gently over low heat until onions are soft, 10 to 20 minutes if using fresh, 5 to 10 minutes if using frozen. Check occasionally and add a little water if needed. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
- When sauce has almost completely reduced, add mint, dill and scallions and stir for 30 seconds. Add peas and stir for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until peas are bright green and warmed through. Drizzle liberally with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and squeeze lemon juice over top. Toss again and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 131, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 599 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
PEA AND MINT DIP
This mint green dip can be whipped up within minutes. It's perfect with lightly salted potato chips.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 5m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blitz all the ingredients together in a food processor so there is still a little texture to the dip, about 15 seconds, or longer if you prefer a smoother dip. (Alternatively, place the ingredients in a bowl and mash with a potato masher.)
- Spoon the dip into a serving bowl. Serve with potato chips.
NEW POTATOES WITH PEAS AND MINT
This is delicious with new baby potatoes but regular potatoes will do fine also, all ingredients may be adjusted to taste, serve warm or at room temperature.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook potatoes in boiling water until JUST fork-tender (do not overcook the potatoes).
- While the potatoes are cooking in a small bowl whisk together vinegar with salt and black pepper.
- Place the thawed peas on a plate and lightly dry using a paper towel/s.
- Drain the potatoes then slice in half.
- Place into the bowl; pour the vinegar mixture over and toss to coat.
- Add in oil, peas, green onion, mint and peas; toss well to combine.
- Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve warm or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.8, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 11.7, Carbohydrate 31.3, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 3, Protein 4.8
SUMMER PASTA WITH PEAS & MINT
Low fat, but high in taste - make the most of summer's pea bounty with this light pasta dish
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Pasta
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Boil the spaghetti according to pack instructions and, when you have just 2 mins cooking time left, throw in the peas.
- Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and mustard together, then season with salt, if you like, and pepper. Drain the pasta, reserving a couple of tbsps of the cooking water and return to the pan. Stir the reserved cooking water, olive oil mixture and mint through the pasta, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 79 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.17 milligram of sodium
MINTED PEAS
Make and share this Minted Peas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Donna Matthews
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sautee onions until tender.
- Combine all ingredients in microwave safe dish.
- Cover and microwave until peas are just hot, stirring as needed to cook evenly.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon and fresh mint leaves if desired.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender peas. Fresh peas have a sweeter flavor and are more nutritious than frozen or canned peas.
- Use a food processor or blender to puree the peas. This will create a smooth, consistent puree that is easy for your baby to eat.
- Add a little bit of water or breast milk to the puree. This will help to thin it out and make it easier for your baby to swallow.
- Season the puree with a pinch of salt and pepper. This will help to enhance the flavor of the peas.
- Serve the puree warm or cold. Your baby can enjoy pea and mint puree as a snack or as part of a meal.
Conclusion:
Pea and mint baby food is a delicious and nutritious way to introduce your baby to new flavors and textures. It is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you are ready to serve, simply warm the puree in a saucepan or microwave until it is heated through. Your baby will love the sweet, minty flavor of this puree, and you can feel good knowing that you are feeding them a healthy and nutritious meal.
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