mashed peas

Mashed Peas – Thermomix

Ingredients

• 500 g frozen peas

• 30 g butter

• 1–2 tbsp cream or milk (optional)

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• Optional: pinch of sugar, mint, or lemon zest

Method

1. Cook peas
   Place peas in the mixing bowl.
   Cook 8 min / 100°C / speed 1.
   Drain using the simmering basket and set peas aside.

2. Mash
   Return peas to the bowl.
   Add butter, cream (if using), salt, and pepper.
   Mash 10–15 sec / speed 4 (for chunky)
   or 20–30 sec / speed 5 (for smoother).

3. Taste & adjust
   Adjust seasoning. Add mint or lemon zest if desired.

4. Serve
   Serve immediately.

Tips

• For British-style mushy peas, soak dried marrowfat peas overnight (different method available if you want it)

• Don’t overblend or they’ll go gluey

• Butter + a little cream gives the best texture

Variations

• Minted peas: Add 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves before mashing

• Garlic peas: Add ½ clove garlic (very mild)

• Vegan: Use olive oil instead of butter

If you’d like, I can also share a mushy peas Thermomix recipe (pub-style) or a quick peas smash for fish & chips.