Minty Mushy Peas Recipe – An Easy Homemade Side Dish

Our favorite dinner stop during our Cardiff, Wales trip was at The Pieminister.  Alongside an order of their Kevin Pie, we enjoyed a serving of minty mushy peas. This side dish is traditional alongside fish & chips too.

The recipe below is our homemade take on the mushy peas with mint.  This side dish is super simple to make. Serve alongside our Kevin Pie recreation, which you can find on our blog.

Mushy peas with mint is a traditional British side dish that can be served as part of a meal or on its own. Combining the earthy taste of the peas with the refreshing mint flavor makes for a delicious and unique experience. 

Not only does it taste great, but it is also incredibly healthy! Peas are packed full of protein, fiber, and vitamins while adding mint adds extra antioxidants to boost your health. 

Additionally, making homemade mushy peas with mint is an easy and relatively quick recipe that requires few ingredients- perfect for busy weeknights!

How easy is it to make minty mushy peas?

Making mushy minted peas is a relatively easy recipe. You only need peas, mint, green onion, olive oil and butter, and some seasoning. We make things super easy by using frozen peas for this recipe. With a little bit of cooking time and then a whiz through the food processor, your side dish is complete.

The process takes less than 30 minutes– making this an ideal side dish for busy weeknights! If you are looking for a delicious and healthy side dish for your next dinner, look no further than mushy peas with mint!

A note about the ingredients

Peas: If you’re wondering how to make mushy peas from frozen peas, you’re covered here. You can use frozen peas for a quick version of mushy peas. We opted for a quick version here versus fresh peas or marrowfat peas which may only sometimes be available to some shoppers.

Mint: Fresh mint is best. Our garden produces mint like a weed, so it’s nice to have recipes like this to utilize the never-ending mint supply in our backyard.  Depending on the variety of mint available and its freshness, you can experiment with the amount to add to your mushy peas.

Pepper: Freshly ground black pepper is preferred though pre-ground works just as well.

Minty Mushy Peas Recipe

Let’s look at how to make mushy peas with mint. Our recipe for mushy minted peas follows:

Yield: 4

Minty Mushy Peas

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Mushy peas with mint is a traditional British side dish that can be served as part of a meal or on its own. Combining the earthy taste of the peas with the refreshing mint flavor makes for a delicious and unique experience.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 1 handful of fresh mint leaves picked off stems
• 1 pound frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan pan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped green onions, mint, and frozen peas.
3. Cover the pan and leave it over the heat for a few minutes to steam. You don’t need to add any liquid, as the frozen peas will create enough moisture for this dish.
4. Once the peas have cooked for a few minutes, transfer them to a food processor.
5. Blend the peas mixture until smooth.
6. Add the butter, salt, and pepper. Stir the seasonings in to finish this side dish.
   

Serving Recommendation

Our recommendation is to serve alongside our Pieminister Kevin Pot Pie recreation. Mushy peas with mint also are a fantastic side dish to serve with fish, roast lamb, or chicken.

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Storage

Refrigerator: After the peas cool to room temperature, place them in a covered container and store them in the fridge for up to two days.

Reheating: Place your mushy peas back into a saucepan.  Adjust the heat to medium-low and heat for about five minutes.