5 Ingredient Pea & Mint Soup
Healthy, filling, and perfect for this time of year, this makes a great starter, lunch, or dinner served with warm crusty bread. The soup itself uses only 5 ingredients, is a doddle to make and is a cheap, hearty meal which can keep you going for a few days if you make a big batch. I jazzed ours up with a dollop of creme fraiche on the top, some extra mint leaves, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and some toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, but you could use sour cream, a drizzle of double cream or even add some pancetta croutons if you like.
Mint Pea Smash with Chilli Honey Halloumi Bites, Pomegranate and Pea Shoots
For today’s meat free meal I thought I’d share this brunch recipe, but it works for lunch or a light dinner as well. Some minty sweet smashed peas with creme fraiche or sour cream, spicy, salty and sweet halloumi bites, fruity pomegranate seeds for texture and sweet pea shoots to garnish, it’s a colourful and vibrant meal which delivers on every level.
Baked Salmon with Pea Puree, Roasted Jersey Royals, Pickled Radishes and Feta
A super simple salmon supper filled with the freshness of spring flavours. Flaky salmon, salty feta, crispy potatoes, crunchy pea shoots, sweet peas and citrus radishes all work beautifully together.
Smashed Ayrshire Potatoes with Crushed Mint Peas, Feta, Pine Nuts and Pickled Radishes
One of my favourite vegetarian dinners at this time of year and a delicious side dish.
Pancetta Crumb Halibut with Horseradish, Roasted Celeriac and Mint Pea Pureé
Baking fish with a breadcrumb topping is one of my favourite ways to eat it. It’s great for a dinner party - not only does it avoid any fishy frying smells in the kitchen (not ideal when you have people over) you can also prepare it in advance and just whack it in whenever you’re ready to eat. There is much less danger of drying out the flesh than when you fry it over a high heat so the flesh stays lovely and moist while the breadcrumb topping gives texture and crunch.
Harissa Baked Salmon with Pea, Feta and Mint Smash
This is one of my go-to meals for when I am short on time and need a healthy meal fast. The ingredients list is small and are all things which can be easily picked up on your way home or you will have them in your cupboard already. I cook this a lot, and by a lot I mean a lot, but whenever I have it I am surprised at just how tasty it is. Tasty, fresh, quick and easy, I hope this becomes a staple in your house like it has in mine.