My recipe for mushy peas is a great way to up the family’s greens, without pointlessly slogging. Follow the recipe below to make the perfect accompaniment to fish and chips. Alternatively make a large batch (minus the salt) as a quick weaning meal.

PREP TIME:

5 MINUTES

COOK TIME:

10 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 1x finely chopped clove of garlic
• 3x teaspoons of dried mint
• 1x table spoon of apple cider vinegar
• 1x large tin of garden peas
• 1x tablespoon of cream cheese
• 100ml of cream
• salt and pepper
• Olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

• Add the oil to a pan and put on a gentle heat
• Throw in your chopped garlic and lightly fry until golden
• add the mint and vinegar
• Pour in your tin of peas and mash as they cook
• Once your peas have mash down into the garlic and mint add the cream cheese and mix until the cheese has worked its way through all of the pea
• Increase the heat and slowly pour in the cream, whisking and mixing as you pour
• Once the cream has worked through the mix you should have a more liquid sauce.
• Turn the heat back down and allow the sauce to reduce
• Season to taste
• If you’d like the sauce thick add a teaspoon of flour and and a second tablespoon of cream cheese