November 8, 2022

Mint Pea Pasta

Avatar photoAuthorShana GohlCategoryDifficultyBeginner

Summary

A fresh summer dish of minty mashed peas on pasta

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time30 mins

Ingredients

 1 lb pasta
 10 oz bag of frozen peas
 1 lemon
 ½ cup oatmilk or coconut milk
 ½ cup mint leaves
 1 tsp garlic powder
 1 tsp black pepper
 ½ tsp salt

Directions

1

Bring a large pot with 8 cups water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Do not rinse pasta. Add boiled pasta to large bowl. It is ok to have some of the pasta water come along.

2

Zest one lemon and then juice half the lemon. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, peas, oatmilk and seasonings to bowl. Mash all the ingredients with a potato masher or blend in a food processor.

3

Serve mashed peas on top of pasta with extra mint and a sprinkle of pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2


Amount Per Serving
Calories 854
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.3g13%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Sodium 707mg30%
Potassium 856mg25%
Protein 35.3g71%

Calcium 55%
Iron 69%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.