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22 Recipe Ideas For Using Up That Bag Of Frozen Peas

Frozen at peak freshness, these vegetables can add a lot to your dinner plate.
22 Recipe Ideas For Using Up That Bag Of Frozen Peas

Photo, Erik Putz.

Frozen peas are good for a lot more than icing bumps and bruises. Start saving on fresh produce and enjoy out of season veggies, with these recipes that use one of our favourite frozen staples.

Homemade farfalle and roasted broccoflower pasta

This easy roasted broccoflower pasta recipe is packed with tender-crisp vegetables. Tip: Substitute store-bought farfalle if you're short on time. Get this homemade farfalle and roasted broccoflower pasta recipe.

Farfalle pasta with peas, onions and broccoflower florets in white bowlPhotography, Erik Putz. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Catherine Doherty.

Peri peri chicken pilaf

Also known as piri piri, peri peri is a Portuguese or African spice blend made of dried chilis, garlic and citrus peel. Try it in a quick throw-together rice dish today with this peri peri chicken pilaf recipe.

pilaf with chicken and peri periPhoto, Erik Putz.

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Bacon Fried Rice

This half-hour dinner recipe is fragrant, simple and delicious. Bonus: Small frozen vegetables take away the need for a lot fine chopping and extra prep work before cooking. Get the recipe for bacon fried rice.

Bacon fried rice in decorative blue bowls with chopsticks and side hot saucePhoto, Erik Putz. Prop Styling, Catherine Doherty. Food Styling, Michael Elliot.

Vegetarian Bengali Khichuri

My mom would whip up a batch of this sticky yellow rice on grey, rainy days. Served in my home with thick chunks of curry beef, this meal is perfect when you’re in a rush but craving something satisfying. — Radiyah Chowdhury, Assistant Editor. Get the recipe for vegetarian Bengali khichuri.

Vegetarian Bengali Khichuri. Radiyah Chowdhury, Assistant Editor.Produced by Irene Ngo.nPhotography by Maya Visnyei. Food styling by Michael Elliott. Prop styling by Catherine Doherty. Makeup and hair by Sophie Hsin. Wardrobe by Space Vintage. Creative direction by Sun Ngo.

Vegetarian haggis cottage pie

A hearty, one-dish main packed with plant-based protein and vegetables. Topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, it's a comforting warm-weather meal for everyone. Get our vegetarian haggis cottage pie recipe.

Vegetarian haggis cottage piePhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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Skillet shrimp tikka masala

This vibrant, spicy stir-fry uses lots of spinach, brown rice and vegetables, making it well-rounded and instagrammable. (It’s also a very easy weeknight recipe  — so hold on to the recipe to reuse all winter.) Get this skillet shrimp tikka masala recipe.

skillet shrimp tikka masala with frozen peasPhoto, Erik Putz.

Tortellini Alfredo with peas and bacon

Comfort food at its finest: cheesy tortellini, crisp bacon, bright green peas, and a garlicky cream sauce. Get this tortellini alfredo pasta recipe.

Tortellini Alfredo with peas and baconPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Chicken fried cauliflower rice

Forget takeout! This stir-fry covers your cravings, while adding a healthy boost with one of our favourite food hacks: cauliflower rice. Get this chicken fried cauliflower rice recipe.

Chicken fried cauliflower ricePhoto, Erik Putz.

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Pea and smoked salmon open-face sandwich

An incredibly easy no-cook lunch or snack, these smoked-salmon topped sandwiches get a hit of freshness from the mint-pea spread. Get this pea and smoked salmon sandwich recipe.

Pea and smoked salmon open-face sandwichPhoto, Sian Richards.

Mini meat loaves with pea and feta couscous

These cute minatures are filling and easy to make, plus, when paired with a light, mint-laced couscous and fresh tomatoes, it’s just the right amount of food per person. Get this mini meat loaves with couscous recipe.

Mini meat loaves with pea and feta couscousPhoto, Erik Putz.

Sweet peas on toast

Turn them into a zesty, creamy avocado-pea spread for savoury and colourful toasts. Get this sweet peas on toast recipe.

Sweet peas on toastPhoto, Erik Putz.

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British bangers and modern mushy peas

Use them for a Bristish classic: mushy peas. (We dressed them up with fresh thyme.) Get this bangers and mash recipe.

22 Recipe Ideas For Using Up That Bag Of Frozen PeasPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Creamy chicken with cheddar biscuits

A variation of the classic chicken pot-pie, this dish uses cheddar biscuits for the crust. Get this creamy chicken with cheddar biscuits recipe.

22 Recipe Ideas For Using Up That Bag Of Frozen Peas

Lemony mint and pea risotto

Risottos don’t have to take a long time (we promise). This version gets an elegant twist with parmesan, mint and white wine, and — bonus — it’s ready in just 30 minutes. Get this lemony mint and pea risotto recipe.

22 Recipe Ideas For Using Up That Bag Of Frozen PeasPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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One pot primavera pasta

We’re channeling spring with this light and zesty pasta. A weeknight favourite, it’s a speedy, all-in-one meal that saves serious time in the kitchen (and there’s hardly any cleanup!). Get this one pot pasta recipe.

One pot primavera pasta recipe with spring peasPhoto, Roberto Caruso.

Risotto-style pea and mint orzo

Orzo, mint and peas become a risotto-like side that pairs perfectly with a nice roast chicken. Get this risotto-style orzo recipe.

22 Recipe Ideas For Using Up That Bag Of Frozen Peas

Hong Kong chicken curry

This dish is both bright and mellow, thanks in part to the addition of punchy curry powder and rich coconut milk. The trio of carrots, potatoes and peas helps the meal come together easily with fridge and pantry staples. Get this chicken curry recipe.

chicken curry recipe served over ricePhoto, Roberto Caruso.

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Romano bean fritters with creamy slaw

Colourful bean and pea fritters get together with a creamy avocado and cabbage slaw for a hearty, delicious and economical winter meal. Get this bean fritters recipe.

22 Recipe Ideas For Using Up That Bag Of Frozen PeasPhoto, Erik Putz.

Jamie Oliver’s giant veg rosti

Potatoes, carrots, spinach peas and eggs get a celebrity makeover in this recipe from Jamie Oliver’s 2013 Save with Jamie cookbook. Get Jamie Oliver’s veg rosti recipe.

Jamie Oliver's Giant Veg Rosti recipePhoto, David Loftus.

Seafood paella

Packed with mussels, shrimp, chorizo, artickoes and more, this stunning paella (ready in a little over an hour) is perfect for entertaining. Get this seafood paella recipe.

22 Recipe Ideas For Using Up That Bag Of Frozen PeasPhoto, Angus Fergusson.

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Zucchini and pea sauté

This simple, bright green side gets a little punch of flavour from sautéed garlic and a dash of chili. Get this zucchini and pea saute recipe.

22 Recipe Ideas For Using Up That Bag Of Frozen Peas

Green pea and white bean soup

Topped with crisp pancetta and creamy goat’s cheese, this soup is nothing like your usual bowl. Get this pea soup recipe.

22 Recipe Ideas For Using Up That Bag Of Frozen Peas

Watch: How to make a one-pot primavera pasta

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