Smashed peas with mint and lemon oil recipe

Smashed peas with mint and lemon oil

Making a quick infused oil is a super easy way to add plenty of flavour to simple veg dishes. Try these smashed peas with mint and lemon oil for a fresh side ready in just 15 mins.

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  • Serves 4
  • 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook
  • 184 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 400g frozen peas
  • 50ml olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • handful mint leaves

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Each serving contains

Energy
765kJ 184.0kcal
9%
Fat
13g
medium19%
Saturates
2g
medium10%
Salt
0.3g
low4%
Sugars
6g
low7%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 11.5gProtein 5.4gFibre 5.3g

Method

  1. Boil the frozen peas for 6 mins. Drain and return to the pan.
  2. Meanwhile, put the olive oil and the pared zest and juice of a lemon in a pan over a low heat; leave to infuse for 5 mins.
  3. Mash the peas, then strain and mix in the oil. Top with mint leaves and the lemon zest.

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