Smashed Pea Toast
Smashed pea toas, Bright, zesty, and loaded with flavor! The ultimate green snack you’ll want to make on repeat.
Ingredients
- 300 g frozen green peas
- 1 tablespoon tahini runny
- 2 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 10 g fresh parsley or mixed herbs optional, about a small handful
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 pinch Himalayan pink salt to taste
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 slices toasted sourdough bread
- 2 spring onions green onions finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the frozen peas and cover. Cook for 2–3 minutes, just until the peas are bright green and tender. Avoid overcooking to keep their vibrant color.300 g frozen green peas
- Drain the peas well. Add them to a food processor or high-speed blender with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic powder, lemon zest, parsley (if using), and a pinch each of salt and pepper.1 tablespoon tahini, 2 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, 10 g fresh parsley or mixed herbs, 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, 1 pinch Himalayan pink salt, 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
- Pulse the mixture until combined but still slightly chunky, don’t over-blend. Taste and adjust.
- Add more lemon juice for brightness
- Add more tahini for a richer, creamier texture
- Adjust salt and pepper to your liking
- Spread the smashed peas over slices of toasted bread. Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.4 slices toasted sourdough bread, 2 spring onions, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Enjoy immediately while the toast is crisp. Store leftover smashed peas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Texture Tip: Don’t fully purée the peas, leaving some chunks gives the spread a lovely, rustic texture.
- Lemon Boost: A little lemon zest adds a pop of citrus aroma, don’t skip it if you love a fresh zing!
- Make it a Meal: Top with a poached egg or slices of avocado to turn this into a more filling lunch.
- No tahini? You can swap it for a spoon of Greek yogurt or mashed avocado if preferred.
- Toasted Bread: Sourdough, multigrain, or rye bread work especially well for a hearty base.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 403mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 848IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 4mg
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