Pea and Mint Smash

Directions

  1. 1Put your frozen peas into a bowl.
  2. 2Pour over some boiled water from the kettle and leave for about a minute.
  3. 3Put your peas into the blender.
  4. 4Add mint, Parmesan, a good squeeze of lemon, a good pinch of salt, and a good glug of olive oil.
  5. 5Blend until mixed but still coarse.

Ingredients

  • frozen peas
  • boiled water
  • mint
  • Parmesan
  • lemon
  • salt
  • olive oil

Equipment

blender

Tips

  • Leave the pea smash quite coarse, not a puree.
  • Try it on sourdough with a poached or soft-boiled egg on top.
  • Great for entertaining on crostini.
  • This recipe is a secret, don't tell anyone how easy it is.