10 Tasty Peas Recipes

Did you know frozen peas can taste amazing in 5 minutes? Yep, you can transform a bag of these frozen green spheres into an easy side dish that everyone around the table will love. The secret? A little olive oil, butter, garlic and lemon. That’s it! The Italian-style flavors transform a boring bag of peas into something beautifully delicious and fresh. In fact: they’re hard to stop eating!

Try this easy pasta with peas recipe, ready in just 20 minutes with a handful of ingredients! The flavor is fresh, zingy and positively delightful. You'll mash some of the peas with capers, lemon, garlic, and Pecorino cheese to make a creamy sauce, then add additional peas and garnish with more Pecorino.

Speaking of crowd pleasers, this is our #1 fan favorite green peas recipe! This zesty green pea dip is out of this world, and loved by everyone including avowed pea haters. It takes just a few minutes to make: simply blend up green peas (frozen and defrosted) with a load of cilantro and salsa verde. It turns into a flavorful dip that's perfect with pita chips!

Next up in our best pea recipes: this spring pea soup! This vegetable chowder has a vibrant green color and homey vibe, full of spring vegetables like green peas, potatoes, baby greens, chives, and mint. It has a hearty and almost meaty flavor from cumin, coriander, and garlic, which are set off by the fresh herbs. It's a guaranteed crowd pleaser!

What's fried rice without peas? This pea recipe is all about keeping with tradition: those green orbs bring the perfect color and bit of protein to warm, crispy fried rice. This one is straightforward and flavored with garlic and ginger. You can use any veggies in your fridge for this one (just make sure to include peas!).

There’s a reason why canned tuna was so popular in previous decades: it’s a cheap protein that’s super shelf stable. Want to make peas into a meal? Try this classic tuna pasta salad that's creamy but not too rich. It’s a seriously simple pantry meal that gives us cozy nostalgic vibes, and it works as a make-ahead lunch too. 

Here's a tasty peas recipe: throwing them into a springy pea salad! You can use either fresh or frozen peas here: fresh peas would be absolutely stunning! Throw them over lettuce with radishes, lemon zest and feta cheese, and cover it all in a zingy lemon vinaigrette with fresh oregano. It's a stunning salad with a spring-time flair.

Pasta carbonara often is served with peas! While they're not traditionally included in the Italian version of this Parmesan and pancetta pasta, it's still a tasty way to get your green veggies. This vegetarian version of carbonara pasta is full of smoked mozzarella cheese, an ode to the smokiness of bacon, and topped with a raw egg yolk to make a creamy sauce. (Don't worry, it's safe to eat because it's cooked by the hot pasta!)

Here's another springy green pea soup recipe: this one is a silky smooth puree! It's creamy and light, and perfect to accompany a grilled cheese or the first course in a dinner party. For the garnish, savory croutons made with rye bread are the perfect compliment. And if you have them, add chive flowers: they add a beautiful touch! If not, thinly sliced chives work perfectly as well.

Looking for a fresh and fun dinner idea with peas? Try Pasta Primavera, the veggie-filled pasta here to liven up your dinner! Here, tender pasta is mixed with spring vegetables like asparagus, broccolini, peas and carrots and combined with a light and creamy sauce. Also try Shrimp Primavera.