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When are peas in season?
British peas are at their best between May and August.
Easy pea recipes
Pea hummus
Experiment with dried black lime powder and make your own homemade pea hummus, perfect for afternoon snacking.
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Pea and ham soup
An absolute classic, made with just five ingredients in 20 minutes. Serve with crusty bread for a nourishing, colourful lunch.
Pea risotto
Peas are the star ingredient in this meat-free risotto. If you don’t have any vermouth, just use a dry white wine instead.
Pea and halloumi fritters with charred lemon dip
Use up frozen peas to make these speedy halloumi fritters, flavoured with mint and chilli flakes for a little kick.
Pea, coconut and lime ice cream
Fresh garden peas are the hero ingredient in this spring-hued ice cream, made creamy with coconut milk and livened with a splash of vodka.
Pea and ham risotto
Frozen peas are the heroes in this summery risotto dish – providing a sweet contrast to salty ham hock.
Check out more delicious ham hock recipes, including salads, terrines and risottos.
Seared salmon with pea purée
Frozen peas are cooked with butter and shallots then whizzed into a vibrant purée, forming the perfect bed for seared salmon. It’s a colourful dish that’s on the table in just 20 minutes.
Chorizo risotto
This vibrant risotto sees frozen peas combined with crispy fried chorizo, parmesan and parsley.
Pea and mint soup
Frozen peas are the secret weapon in this fresh, summery soup which is ready in just 30 minutes.
Baked crab and pea giant shells
Spoon zesty crab meat into pasta shells and serve in a creamy pea sauce for a vibrant family dinner.
Gnocchi with peas, pesto and spinach
Bright peas, fresh pesto and baby spinach add colour and vibrancy to this quick, creamy gnocchi recipe that’s ready in just 10 minutes. More gnocchi recipes here…
Pea orzo risotto with cavolo nero and chilli
Check out this creamy pea-studded risotto loaded with cavolo nero and punchy chilli. Make this quick and easy recipe for a warming midweek meal that’s low in calories too.
Discover more of our best risotto recipes here..
Crispy spud salad with sauerkraut, ham hock and peas
Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) is not only healthy and good for your gut but its distinct flavour lifts this simple salad with super crisp potatoes and salty ham.
Leek, pea and spinach soup
Our soothing pea soup, topped with toasted seeds and served with crusty bread, is both nutritious and utterly delicious. It’s like a hug in a bowl.
Braised peas with jamón
Make peas the star of your next dinner party! Check out our simple recipe that pairs them beautifully with salty serrano ham, ready in 20 minutes.
Keema pie
A deeply savoury and aromatic recipe that’s packed with rich lamb, creamy mash, fresh peas and warming spices for a super satisfying dinner that’s ready in an hour. A real family winner.
Pea and Yorkshire Fettle croquettes with mint mayo
Crispy, golden and loaded with peas and crumbly Yorkshire fettle, the recipe for these perfect veggie croquettes comes from chef Chris Boustead of new Islington restaurant, Linden Stores.
Pot-roast chicken with bacon, peas and lettuce
This is a great springtime dish, full of flavour and seasonal ingredients and a real nod to summer. The peas, lettuce and mint add a very clean, fresh taste and pot roasting the chicken keeps it tender.
Check out our other roast recipes here…
Quick pickled courgette and pea salad with ham hock and goat’s cheese
Add peas for a punch of summer sweetness to this fresh and vibrant dish. Try our pickled courgette salad with goat’s cheese, ham hock and peas – it’s quick, easy and low in calories. This makes more pickled courgettes than you need for the recipe, but they’ll keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks.
Even more courgette recipes here…
Smoked haddock and herb fishcakes with watercress and pea salad
Our pea salad with fresh watercress is served with herby haddock fishcakes coated in crunchy breadcrumbs – an easy midweek meal for two. Plenty more fishcake recipes here.
Bacon-wrapped halloumi with pea salad
Check out this vibrant pea salad topped with bacon-wrapped halloumi. This super simple recipe is gluten free and ready in just 20 minutes, a great midweek meal idea. More halloumi ideas here…
Tagliatelle with peas and summer green pesto
Upgrade your pesto pasta with the addition of sweet summer peas in this quick and easy recipe for two. A simple homemade pesto with rocket and parmesan is the perfect sauce for tagliatelle.
Spring salad with purple sprouting broccoli, peas and mozzarella
Ramp up this spring salad with a generous dose of peas. Purple sprouting broccoli, bright peas and creamy mozzarella make a quick and easy veggie meal for two, and it’s under 300 calories.
Many more healthy salad recipes under 500 calories here…
Burrata, pea gazpacho and vignarola salad
Check out this bright pea gazpacho and vignarola salad with burrata from Eusebi Deli. The cheese is creamy and soft while the gazpacho is light and refreshing – a great dinner party starter.
Lamb tacos with minted pea guacamole
Craving moreish Mexican flavours for dinner? Try these easy lamb tacos served with a zingy pea guacamole to create a vibrant, flavoursome recipe and a fun midweek meal to get stuck into.
We’ve got plenty more Mexican recipes here, too…
Paneer tikka with pea and mint relish
Want some easy veggie dinner inspiration? Make our seasonal vegetarian recipe using fresh peas and the Indian cheese, paneer. For perfectly cooked paneer, make sure you have a crunchy, charred outside with a soft and succulent middle…divine!
Braised cuttlefish, peas and pancetta
Give peas the spotlight in this impressive dish, perfect for entertaining. Vibrant crunchy peas are served alongside salty pancetta and cuttlefish then topped with a fresh and zingy gremolata – the recipes comes from Little Duck The Picklery in Dalston.
Pan-fried chicken with peas and tarragon
The perfect pairing of peas and tarragon with rich and peppery pan-fried chicken create a quick dish that’s packed full of flavour and a great, easy mid-week meal for two.
Lots more exciting chicken recipes here…
Slow-cooked shoulder of spring lamb, peas, broad beans and mint
Perfect spring flavours come together with a luxurious slow-cooked shoulder of lamb and bright pops of colour thanks to peas, broad beans and mint – this is a great low-effort, maximum-results recipe from Noble Rot in Bloomsbury.
More lamb recipes here…
Crab risotto with spinach and peas
Banish January blues and make our vibrant pea risotto with spinach for a low-calorie dinner for the family.
Pea, cider and mint soup with crispy bacon croutons
Make the most of vibrant green peas in this simple, low calorie soup topped with crispy bacon croutons. Discover our best pea soup recipes here.
Chorizo, roasted red pepper and pea frittata
Liven up your frittata with sweet peas, spicy chorizo and a kick of chilli, then pop under the grill until puffed and golden – ready in just 15 minutes and low in calories. Plenty more frittata recipes here.
Gnocchi with peas and pancetta
Peas, pancetta and parmesan are the perfect partners for a super easy, ultra comforting gnocchi recipe that delivers dinner for two in under 30 minutes.
Tamarind-glazed tuna with sugar snap and mango salad
Served on a bed of crunchy sugar snap peas & fresh ripe mango, this deliciously sweet and sour dressed tuna is a simple but impressive dish that’s full of flavour and perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
More impressive fish recipes here…
Smoked trout and pea frittata with parsley and red onion salad
Studded with pops of sweet pea green and full of delicious smoked trout flavours, this frittata is quick and easy to make and doesn’t require many ingredients.
We’ve got a whole collection with easy frittata recipes here…
Grilled peas and broad beans with minted yogurt sauce
This recipe for grilled peas and broad beans with minted yogurt sauce is a great dish to have on hand for a summer barbecue. The slightly charred flavour works really well with the fresh sweet peas and the tangy yogurt sauce. Recipe by Rosie Birkett.
Lightly spiced green peas
Make peas the hero of your plate with this aromatic recipe that sees them cooked in ghee and spiced up with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and chilli. Packed with flavour, they’re perfect on the side of poached salmon. Try our salmon recipes here…
Gurnard with peas and cider
Lean and firm-fleshed, these gurnard fillets are perfectly matched with fresh summer peas and cider.
Chicken, pea and pasta broth
Chicken, pea and pasta broth is one of our favourite comfort food recipes – a light, fresh, low fat family favourite that always pleases and it’s ready in under 30 minutes!
Pasta with peas, parmesan and tarragon
A super quick store cupboard recipe that tumbles peas and parmesan with pasta shells to make a low-fat supper ready in just 10 minutes.
Discover more of our healthy pasta recipes here…
Angel hair pasta with saffron, prosciutto and peas
Ready in just 15 minutes, this pea and pancetta-laden pasta is as pretty as it is perfect for a healthy midweek meal – golden, fragrant and coming in at under 400 calories.
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