Minted mushy peas
Soft, lightly crushed peas with fresh mint and lemon. Good with fish pie, ham or a plate of chips.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.33 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the peas and water in a pan with a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 4 minutes until soft.
4 min - 2
Drain off most of the water, leaving a few spoonfuls in the pan.
- 3
Add the dairy free spread and use a potato masher to crush the peas roughly, leaving some whole.
- 4
Stir in the mint, lemon juice and plenty of black pepper. Taste and add more salt if needed.
- 5
Serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.