Smashed Peas with Crispy Garlic

Name: Smashed Peas with Crispy Garlic
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 cups frozen peas; 4 tbsp butter; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp white pepper; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 6 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1/2 tsp lemon zest

Trendy British side dish of buttery smashed peas topped with crispy garlic chips and fresh mint, elegant yet simple.

17 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

BritishSideStovetopVegetarian

Ingredients

4 cups frozen peas
4 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp white pepper
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
6 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

1

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2

Add 4 cups frozen peas and cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
3

Drain well and return to the pot.
4

Add 4 tbsp butter, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp white pepper to the peas.
5

Mash with a fork until slightly chunky with some whole peas remaining.
6

In a small skillet, heat 6 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
7

Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and crispy.
8

Transfer crispy garlic and oil to the smashed peas.
9

Fold in 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves and 1/2 tsp lemon zest.
10

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
11

Serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Smashed Peas with Crispy Garlic dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Smashed Peas with Crispy Garlic ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Smashed Peas with Crispy Garlic?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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