🍞 Peas on Toast
Serves: 2
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5–10 minutes
🧾 Ingredients
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1–2 cups frozen peas (or fresh if available)
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2 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or any bread of your choice)
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1 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
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1–2 tbsp milk or cream (optional, for creaminess)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh herbs (optional, like mint, parsley, or thyme)
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Grated cheese (optional, for topping)
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Lemon zest (optional, for a fresh touch)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the peas
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In a small saucepan, bring 1–2 cups of water to a boil.
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Add the frozen or fresh peas and cook for 3–4 minutes, until tender. If you like your peas a bit softer, cook them a little longer.
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Drain the peas and return them to the pot.
2️⃣ Mash the peas
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Add butter and a splash of milk (or cream) to the peas. Mash them with a fork or potato masher until you get your desired texture (you can leave them a little chunky or mash them smooth).
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. For extra flavor, you can stir in some fresh herbs or a sprinkle of lemon zest.
3️⃣ Toast the bread
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While the peas are cooking, toast the bread slices in a toaster or under a grill until golden and crispy.
4️⃣ Assemble the dish
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Spread the mashed peas evenly over the toasted bread slices.
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If you like, top with grated cheese and place the toast under the broiler for 1–2 minutes until the cheese melts (optional, but delicious!).
5️⃣ Serve
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Serve immediately, and enjoy! You can garnish with extra herbs or a drizzle of olive oil if you like.
🔥 Tips
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For extra richness, you can add a dollop of cream cheese or cream to the mashed peas.
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Add protein: Top with a fried egg for a more filling meal.
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If you like a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce.
Peas on toast is a quick, satisfying dish that’s both comforting and customizable. You can play around with the toppings and add-ins to make it your own! Let me know if you want more variations on this simple dish!