Ingredients
- 400 g fresh or frozen peas.
- 1 clove garlic, crushed.
- 1 small bunch of chives, roughly chopped.
- 1/2 cup blanched, slivered almonds.
- freshly ground black pepper and salt, to taste.
- zest and juice of 1 lime.
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
Directions
- Place the peas, garlic, chives and almonds in a saucepan. Add 1/4 cup of water and bring to the boil. Season with the salt and pepper and simmer, covered, for 5-10 minutes or until the peas are tender. Puree the mixed herbs, lime zest and juice and oil to a fine paste in a food processor. Add the herb paste to the peas and mash roughly to mix. Serve on top of fish or pasta or spread on toast. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
This pea, herb and almond crush is a great vegan toast topper!
Ingredients
- 400 g fresh or frozen peas.
- 1 clove garlic, crushed.
- 1 small bunch of chives, roughly chopped.
- 1/2 cup blanched, slivered almonds.
- freshly ground black pepper and salt, to taste.
- zest and juice of 1 lime.
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
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Directions
- Place the peas, garlic, chives and almonds in a saucepan. Add 1/4 cup of water and bring to the boil. Season with the salt and pepper and simmer, covered, for 5-10 minutes or until the peas are tender. Puree the mixed herbs, lime zest and juice and oil to a fine paste in a food processor. Add the herb paste to the peas and mash roughly to mix. Serve on top of fish or pasta or spread on toast. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.