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Fresh Pea Puree with Mint & Yoghurt

A fresh and simple side dish of mashed peas with yoghurt and herbs
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 400g frozen baby peas 2 cups
  • 4 tbsp greek yoghurt
  • ¼ cup fresh basil
  • ¼ cup fresh mint
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 spring onions thinly sliced at an angle
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place the peas in a heat proof bowl and pour over enough boiling water to cover. Leave for 5 minutes and then drain.
  • Set aside ⅓ cup of peas to serve. Add the remaining peas along with the yoghurt, herbs, lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest and olive oil to a food processor. Blitz into a chunky paste (or a smoother paste if desired). Taste and season accordingly.
  • Spread the pea mash onto a serving plate using a spoon. Top with the remaining peas and the sliced spring onions. Drizzle with olive oil and loosened yoghurt.