Seasonal snacking: Healthy recipes for green peas

One of my favourite summertime activities as a kid was when my mother would let me shell the fresh green peas that she would buy from the farmer’s market. Each of these green pea recipes honours the classic warm-weather vegetable.

1) Sweet peas with prosciutto

An interesting combination of salty and sweet, this recipe is great as a side dish or for a healthy seasonal packed lunch.

2) Fresh pea and corn salad

Adding protein like grilled chicken or lentils to this vegetable medley would turn into a healthy main.

3) Spring panzanella with peas

Panzanella is the perfect solution for bread that is starting to go stale. This recipe also incorporates fresh springtime herbs for the full seasonal experience.

4) Peas, potatoes and mint

Sugar snap and green peas make for a much dressier version of the potato side dish.

5) Spring minestrone soup

Seasonal tomatoes, greens, green peas and asparagus make this the ultimate springtime dish. Include chickpeas for vegetarian protein.

6) Grilled english peas

Never did I ever imagine peas on the BBQ, but, when I think about it, the idea is brilliant! From this list, this is the recipe I’m most excited about trying. Nothing says warm weather like barbecuing!

7) Hot and sour soup

Author Kathy Hester, was frustrated that she was unable to get a vegan soup whenever she went out for Chinese soup, so she decided to develop her own.

8) Spring pea hummus

Hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas, so this green take on the classic is a fun alternative. This recipe is perfect for spreading on crackers, dipping veggies into or better yet, one of our homemade veggie chip recipes.

9) Parmesan peas

This fresh serving makes for the perfect spring side. Simple to make with only a few ingredients, this dish is great for a weeknight meal.

10) Fresh pea salad

With toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch and pitted dates and green peas for sweetness, this springtime is to die for.