Best 8 Minted Pea Mash Recipes

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Minted pea mash is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that can elevate any meal. This tasty and nutritious dish is made with fresh or frozen peas, combined with fresh mint, butter, and seasonings. It is a versatile side dish and can be served with grilled meats, fish, or roasted vegetables. With its combination of sweet peas, aromatic mint, and creamy butter, minted pea mash is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Read on for some of the best recipes that will guide you in making a delicious and memorable minted pea mash dish.

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SMASHED MINTED PEAS



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Enjoy a fresher, seasonal version of mushy peas. If you prefer them very soft, you can purée them. They make an ideal side dish to homemade fish and chips

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

25g butter
1 shallot, peeled and roughly chopped
200ml vegetable or chicken stock
400g frozen peas
small handful of mint leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat and sizzle the shallot for 5 mins until soft. Add the stock and peas, and bring to a simmer. Cook gently for 10 mins until the peas are soft.
  • Roughly mash the pea mixture with a potato masher, or, if you prefer a smoother texture, purée with a hand blender. (It's best to leave some of the peas whole or roughly crushed for texture.) Season to taste and stir through the mint leaves just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

MINTY MUSHY PEAS



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This is a fantastic recipe that is so quick and so simple and uses our reliable friends the frozen peas, which work really well here. Great with fish, meat or even as a vegetarian dish with a big dollop of butter on top.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch spring onions, chopped
1 handful fresh mint, leaves picked
1 pound (500 grams) frozen peas
2 large knobs butter
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan and add the chopped onions, mint, and peas. Cover and leave for 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.

MASHED PEAS



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A quick, easier, healthier, and sweeter alternative to mashed potatoes. I first ate these at an Irish restaurant in Singapore and fell in love!

Provided by Ella

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas
1 bunch fresh mint leaves
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet, and cook and stir the frozen peas, mint leaves, and green onions until the peas are hot and tender but still bright green, 7 to 10 minutes. Pour the peas into a bowl, and mash until the peas are thoroughly crushed but still slightly chunky. Stir in the butter, brown sugar, and salt and pepper, and mix until the sugar has dissolved. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 118.4 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

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

SMASHED PEAS WITH FRESH MINT



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Serve this fresh-tasting spread with wedges of our Herb-Scented Flatbread.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium leek (8 ounces), white and pale-green parts only
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
6 tablespoons finely chopped shallots (about 3)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons Homemade Chicken Stock, or low-sodium canned chicken broth, skimmed of fat
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Quarter leek lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. Place leeks in a large bowl of cold water, and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes to rid them of dirt and sand. Lift leeks out of the water with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
  • In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over low heat; add garlic, shallots, leeks, salt, and pepper. Cook until very soft but not browned, about 15 minutes. Add peas, raise heat to medium, and cook, stirring, until peas are heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the pea mixture to the bowl of a food processor. Add chicken stock and remaining tablespoon of olive oil; pulse until mixture is a coarse puree, about 12 pulses. Transfer half the puree to a medium bowl. Process the remaining half for 15 seconds, then combine with the coarsely pureed peas. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Transfer smashed peas to a serving dish. Stir in mint. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

MINTED PEA SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Blender     Herb     Easter     Quick & Easy     Mint     Pea     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups chicken broth (12 fluid ounces)
2 1/4 cups frozen peas (about a 10-ounce package)
3/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a 3-quart saucepan bring broth to a boil. Add 2 cups peas, mint, and butter to broth and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, or until peas are tender. In a blender purée mixture until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids) and pour through a fine sieve into cleaned pan. Add remaining 1/4 cup peas and simmer until peas are just tender, about 2 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH MINT



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Simple and quick to prepare. Sugar snap peas are quickly fried with green onion and garlic, and tossed with fresh mint leaves. Wonderful use for spring garden vegetables. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Provided by ORNERY

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons olive oil
¾ pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
3 green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar snap peas, green onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 4 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 74.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

MINT-PEAS MASHED POTATOES



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From Marie-Josée Taillefer. I haven't try it but I think it's delicious and healty because of the green.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 russet potatoes
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup cream
1 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup of fresh mint, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in salted water until tender when pierced.
  • Drain, return them to the pot, cover and let dry a few minutes.
  • In a little saucepan, heat the milk with peas and mint.
  • Mash the potatoes then add the mixture of peas and butter, to obtain a creamy consistency. Add salt and pepper if you want. And serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.5, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 34.8, Sodium 167.6, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 7.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right peas: Fresh or frozen peas are best for this recipe. Avoid using canned peas, as they can be mushy and lack flavor.
  • Cook the peas properly: Peas should be cooked until they are tender but still retain their bright green color. Overcooking will make them mushy.
  • Use fresh mint: Fresh mint is essential for this recipe. Dried mint will not provide the same flavor.
  • Don't over-mash the peas: The peas should be mashed until they are mostly smooth, but still have a little bit of texture. Over-mashing will make them gluey.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste the pea mash before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.

Conclusion:

Minted pea mash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, spread, or dip. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its bright green color and refreshing minty flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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