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smashed peas on toast, one topped with an poached egg.
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Smashed Peas on Toast

Here's a quick and easy recipe for vibrant smashed peas on toast that's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast
Cuisine: British
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Bowl Note 1

Ingredients

  • 1⅓ cup frozen peas Note 2
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Note 3
  • ½ lemon the zest and a little lemon juice, Note 4
  • ½ teaspoon dried mint or 2-3 finely chopped fresh leaves
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small grated garlic clove
  • 1 tiny pinch red pepper flakes to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 slices of bread

Optional toppings:

  • eggs soft-boiled, hard-boiled, poached, fried or scrambled
  • vegetables avocado, tomato, radishes, green onions
  • cheese feta, mozzarella, burrata, grated Cheddar or Gouda, Note 5
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Instructions

  • Boil the peas: Place them in a small pot and cover them with boiling water from a kettle. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
    1⅓ cup frozen peas
  • Smash the peas with a fork and mix in olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
    1 tablespoon olive oil + ½ lemon + ½ teaspoon dried mint + ½ teaspoon garlic powder + 1 tiny pinch red pepper flakes + ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt + ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Toast the bread: In the meantime, toast your bread until golden and crispy.
    4 slices of bread
  • Spread the pea mixture on the toast.
  • Top with optional additions and serve immediately.
    eggs , vegetables cheese

Notes

  1. Bowl: A wide, shallow bowl with a flat bottom makes smashing the peas easier.
  2. Peas: There is no need to thaw them.
  3. Creamy peas: Use 1-2 tablespoons of sour cream, cream cheese, or mayonnaise instead of the oil.
  4. Lemon: it’s preferable to use an organic, unwaxed lemon as you will need some zest.
  5. Cheese: If using grated cheese, consider broiling the toasts under a hot grill until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1toast | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg