The humble pea has been a staple dinner addition for decades but this little vegetable can be so much more than that! Here, we’ve pulled together some of our favourite ways to let this little vegetable shine. Some use freshly shelled peas or fresh sugar snap peas, but many simply require frozen peas.
From a classic pea soup to fresh pea salads, and even a pea and prosciutto tart, you’ll find no shortage of new recipes to try.
Looking for different ways to cook with another popular dinner staple, potato?
Salmon, mixed pea and dill salad
This zesty salad has all the greens you need with sweet, juicy chunks of salmon throughout. Whip up in 20 minutes and enjoy for lunch or a starter.
Warm green pea pasta
Transform those frozen peas! This green pea pasta takes 30 minutes to make. It’s a quick and tasty weeknight dinner.
Soy-glazed ocean trout with greens
Perfectly portioned to make life easier when you’re eating solo.
Arancini
Crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside.
Quiche primavera
This spring vegie quiche will soon become your new go-to lunch.
Mushroom pie with minted mushy peas
Move aside meat pies… we won’t leave mushroom.
Fennel, lemon, pea and prawn risotto
This classic risotto boasts light spring flavours for a hearty dish that won’t make you feel weighed down.
Veal braciole with rice and peas
We’ve got dinner all rolled up.
Pea and ham soup
A classic favourite.
Sri Lankan potato and pea curry
Feed the family with this delicious, wholesome Sri Lankan potato and pea curry from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘Almost Vegetarian’ cookbook.
Fish fingers with mushy peas
Nothing quite like fish fingers and mushy peas.
Pea and zucchini frittata
The ideal spring dish.
Pea, fennel and spinach lasagne
A fresh twist on the classic Italian dish.
Chicken and vegetable risotto
One for the whole family – even the littlest ones.
Beef and pea hand pies
Savoury mince and peas inside flaky pastry creates a tasty meal for the family.
Crushed broad bean and pea bruschetta
Brilliant breakfast bruschetta.
Sesame chicken katsu salad
Crunchy crumbed chicken makes a perfect addition to this fresh salad with Japanese flavours
Bacon, pea and corn frittata
Perfect for a satisfying midweek dinner, relaxed brunch, or work day lunch – this tasty bacon, pea and corn frittata also uses only 4 ingredients and is good to go in under half an hour.
Asparagus, peas and zucchini with mint
Fresh side for any meal.
Spaghetti with artichokes, asparagus and peas
Enjoy the bounty of spring with this delicious pasta which takes advantage of in-season asparagus, pea, and artichoke.
Pea and kale fritters with smoked salmon
Topped with lemon yoghurt and delicious flakes of hot smoked salmon, these pea and kale fritters are a tasty way to pack more veggies into your day.
Summer spaghetti with pea pesto and ham
A simple pesto of baby peas, herbs, Parmesan, and garlic tossed through tender spaghetti with salty leg ham makes for a light and satisfying summer pasta dish.
Sweet pea friands
A dollop of lemon mascarpone and a drizzle of lemon syrup makes these fluffy sweet pea friands from The Australian Women’s Weekly ‘Real Sweet’ cookbook the ideal morning tea treat.
Pea fritters with avocado goat’s cheese
Savoury pea fritters, perfect for brunch or lunch! Tasty, golden and green these fritters are a delicious alternative to corn. They are also suitable for diabetics.
Chicken and sugar snap pea pasta
This nourishing chicken and sugar snap pea pasta is perfect for mid-week dinner ideas. Quick and easy, and packed with bags of mouth-watering flavour!
Crispy skin salmon on braised peas and mash
It’s hard to imagine a better combination than fresh salmon cooked to medium rare perfection and served on a bed of creamy mash potato with simmered pea mixture.
Pork cutlets with bacon, brussels sprouts and peas
With such creamy mashed potato, crunchy bacon and juicy pork cutlets no kids will be complaining about the flavoursome addition of brussels sprouts.
Prosciutto and pea pasta
No need to spend hours to satisfy the family for dinner, this cheesy pasta delights with pieces of prosciutto and takes less than 30 minutes to make.
Minted pea soup
Enjoy eating your greens with a dollop of sour cream. This smooth soup is enriched with potatoes, peas, garlic and mint and is best served with a crusty piece of bread.
Pork cutlets on lentils and pancetta
This beautifully grilled pork, on a fragrant bed of minted lentils and peas, is a nutritiously satisfying dinner to serve family or friends.
Fresh pea, mint and feta salad
The perfect accompaniment to any main meal.
Fried brown rice
With peas, corn and onion this fried brown rice dish could be a meal all of its own and it only takes 20 minutes to cook.
Snapper and fennel pie
Swap the classic Aussie beef pie for this winter delight. Maintain the crunchy golden crust but swap the gravy for dijon mustard and the beef for chunks of snapper fish.
Bee’s famous chicken pie
Family Fave! A pie is the perfect way to feed the masses.
Big green fritters with cayenne honey
A surplus of kale in the garden inspired this innovative take on an old favourite.
Pea, broad bean, mint and feta fritters
A quick meal or snack doesn’t get any easier than these vege-packed fritters
Chicken, mushroom and pea risotto
An effortless combination, tender chicken and grilled mushrooms are beautiful tossed through this creamy pea risotto dish. Serve up for dinner with a glass of wine for a warming, hearty meal.
Chicken, asparagus and pea casserole
Chicken, asparagus and pea casserole
Asparagus salad with spring onion and pea vinaigrette
Serve salad warm or at room temperature. Note
Orecchietti with lamb and peas
You will need about 800g fresh peas in the pod for this recipe. The mince mixture and gremolata can be prepared several hours ahead. Reheat mince just before serving. Note
Cauliflower, paneer and pea balti stir-fry
Curry leaves are commonly used as seasoning in Indian and Sri Lankan cooking, much as we use bay leaves. When fresh, they have a short shelf life and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Dried, they keep indefinitely in an airtight container. The fresher they are, the better the flavour. […]
Lamb cutlets with pea mash
Grilled lamb cutlets with a bright and colourful pea mash.
Fresh peas, caraway and parmesan
You need about 1.3kg fresh peas to get the amount of podded peas required for this recipe. Note
Prosciutto and pea tart
Do ahead The tart and dressing can be made a day ahead. Refrigerate in separate airtight containers. Don’t be concerned if the cooked tart has small cracks in the top these will be covered by the salad. Note
Pea and potato soup
Leek and potato are natural allies when teamed in a satisfying winter soup. Take care to wash the leeks well under cold water to remove any gri Note
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