What to cook from green peas: simple recipes

Green peas are a wonderful vegetable to add to the table. It has a delicate taste and is also a real storehouse of nutrients. Therefore, it is often added to salads or other dishes. We at joy-pup tell you what to cook from green peas.

Watch the bonus video of the green pea soup recipe

Green peas with mint and lemon

Ingredients:

• 2 cups green peas
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• Juice of half a lemon
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Step-by-step preparation:

• Boil green peas for 3-4 minutes until soft.
• Drain and transfer the peas to a bowl of ice water to preserve their vibrant green color.
• In another bowl, combine olive oil, fresh mint and lemon juice.
• Transfer the drained peas to this bowl and mix well.
• Season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot or cold.

Potato soup with green peas

Ingredients:

• 4 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup butter
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Step-by-step preparation:

• In a deep saucepan, fry the onion in butter until soft.
• Add the potatoes and green peas, then pour in the broth.
• Simmer the soup over low heat until the potatoes and peas are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Puree the soup with a blender until you obtain a homogeneous consistency.
• Season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh herbs.

Salad with green peas, feta, mint

Ingredients:

• 2 cups green peas, cooked and cooled
• 200 g feta, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Step-by-step preparation:

• In a large bowl, combine green peas, feta and fresh mint.
• In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper.
• Pour this sauce over the salad and mix well.
• Serve this refreshing salad as an appetizer or side dish to your main course.

To be continued…