Crushed minted peas on toast with radishes is a great breakfast or brunch alternative to avocado toast. It’s really easy to make and tastes delicious.
Avocado toast has been a trend that I’ve fullly latched onto. It’s surprisingly versatile and I love avocado and strawberries on toast as well as avo toast with turmeric, black pepper, chilli flakes and fresh lime juice. Yum.
But what about a different green toast? Enter: Crushed Minted Peas on Toast with Radishes. Peas are one of those staples that most people have on hand in their freezer. You know those mornings, those awful, awful mornings, when you pick up an avocado for breakfast only to cut in and either be faced with brown mush, dark strings or a solid, flavourless underripe fruit? It’s rather sad, isn’t it? Avocados have such a short window of perfection. Sigh. That’s where the humble pea comes in. Peas won’t let you down. They won’t come on too strong or too bland; they’re dependable. A good, honest veg where you always know what you’re going to get. They’re fast to make and you’ve got something green to eat. Plus, they’re really good for flicking at people. Ahem.
So let’s cook peas in just a few minutes, while the cold-brew coffee slowly drips. Then we’ll add some fresh mint leaves and crush them beneath the prongs of a fork so the little green balls burst satisfyingly and fill the air with the smell of summer. Spread them on your favourite toast – whether rye, gluten-free, sourdough or sliced. They will make everything vibrant, green and happy – I promise. A few slices of peppery radish makes it even better.
- 200g (1 cup) peas (frozen is fine)
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
- ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 3 radishes, sliced
- Bread, toasted, to serve
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Boil the peas for a few minutes until cooked. Drain and lightly mash with a fork. Add the mint and lime juice and mash to combine.
- Spread over toast and top with radish slices and some salt and pepper.
Or how about dessert?! Try my Pea and Vanilla Cake with Lemon Icing and Pea Shoots.
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a lovely twist on avocado. i love crushed peas so will be trying this one out!
I hope you like it! 🙂
I love minted peas and I now must try them on toast. Great idea
It’s strange but really works, Jo!
OMG, I have a craving for peas on toast 😀 It looks really lovely, shall pin for those days when I need some quick and easy inspiration.
Janie x
It certainly is quick and easy! I hope you like them 🙂
What a lovely idea – love avotoast so this sounds like a great alternative to try! Thanks for including my soup recipe too!
It’s a lovely soup! 🙂
So pretty and delicious!
Thank you so much! 🙂
Your Crushed Minted Peas on Toast with Radishes looks gorgeous – love the colours. It sounds delicious too!
Thanks April! 🙂
This looks delicious; so vibrant! Will definitely be reaching for the frozen peas and making this next time I’m staring blankly into the fridge wondering what to have for lunch! Have pinned!
I hope you like it Ciara! 🙂
Oh Kate I love the look of these! Two of my favourite summer vegetables… Gorgeous colours and I’m sure the taste is equally fresh and delightful!
This looks great! What a wonderful, light, yummy lunch!
What an interesting idea Kate. I love avocado on toast and radishes but never thought of eating my bread with mashed peas, very clever!
You are sooo right about avocados, I really hate when they are not ripe enough or have brown spots inside… it is like a lottery, you never know what you will get.
Thank you for liking to my samosas by the way 🙂
So peas are always on hand – hence this is a brill idea,
Just the kind of dish I like for a light evening meal sometimes, Thanks for submitting it to Meat Free Mondays Kate. I have featured it, stumbled it, pinned it and tweeted it 🙂
Such a pretty, light and delicious dish. Really want this – NOW!
Ooh yum! I have radishes… I’m sure I’ve got frozen peas somewhere… must make this!