This month's best
June's best: Peas
Zesty colour? Cute roundness? Natural sweetness? Yes, peas! A cup of them contains more protein than an entire egg, too.
Our quick and tasty tip:
- Try smashing up raw peas with some olive oil, salt and pepper and then spreading over bruschetta with some torn pieces of mozzarella and mint leaves.
Eat Seasonably Use Them Up Tips for Peas
Bought too much of your favourite fruit? Not sure what to do with the spare veg in the fridge? Our Use Them Up Tips are a great way to make sure you don’t throw them away.
Love your leftovers … lemon chicken and pea risotto
Other vegetables like courgette, green beans or broccoli would also work well.
Allegra McEvedy’s Yellow Courgette, Broad Bean and Fresh Pea Quiches
Once, quiches were naff and suburban. Not any more. Let this super-nutritional, super tasty classic from Leon’s co-founder turn you to the tart side.
Eat Seasonably Pea, Chicken & Lemon Risotto
Delicious, fresh peas add crunch and colour to this great simple recipe for a smooth and creamy summer risotto.
Gregg Wallace’s Minted Pea Soup
Sweet peas and fresh-picked mint are a classic summer sensation, not to be missed. Try this very simple and very delicious recipe from the MasterChef presenter.
