Green Pea Side Dish Recipes

Peas are normally considered a side dish, but in Greece it is common to eat a plate full of vegetables as a main course. This traditional way of cooking peas is so satisfying and healthy, it will most certainly become a favorite. Serve with crusty bread and feta for the ultimate meal!

Mushy peas are a tasty side dish for any entree, especially fish and chips.

This is a fast and easy side dish to go with chicken, beef or pork. The entire family will love these peas.

I quickly make this the night before I need it as it tastes much better if it sits overnight. My daughter and her friend will not eat peas, but they love this salad.

This is one of the first Indian dishes I made. It is easy and quick. Fresh or frozen peas may be used.

My wife introduced me to microwaved frozen peas. Life hasn't been better since.

This is a healthy, delicious, and easy side dish that takes about 10 minutes to make. I'm borrowing the name from Pasta Primavera which, like this recipe, takes advantage of fresh, seasonal, green produce.

My mother-in-law gave me this basic Mexican rice recipe that I've updated. Here it is.

This pilaf is made with jasmine rice, an aromatic rice popular in Thai cuisine.

New potatoes and fresh peas are simmered in a cream sauce in this simple farmer-inspired recipe.

Simple and quick to prepare. Sugar snap peas are quickly fried with green onion and garlic, and tossed with fresh mint leaves. Wonderful use for spring garden vegetables. Serve hot or at room temperature.

I saw this saucy rice, mushroom, and pea dish in the frozen food section of the local grocery store and decided that I could make it better. I did!!