Green Pea Side Dish Recipes

Staff Picks

Arakas Latheros (Greek Peas with Tomato and Dill)

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!

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Mushy Peas I

Mushy Peas are a great side dish with fried cod or salmon. Note: You can add more liquid (water or cream) depending how mushy you want your peas. Use low fat milk if you're calorie-conscious.

By Stella

Lemon Pepper Peas

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

By Jane Sickbert

Balsamic Pea Salad

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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.

By LLAMAMAMATOO

Indian Peas And Cauliflower

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

By MELLY343

Lazy Green Peas

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

By adamgraczyk

Couscous Primavera

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.

By Chef John

Mamacita's Mexican Rice

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

By Armi

Jasmine Rice

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

By Brian

Creamed Peas and New Potatoes

Just a recipe a local farmer suggested to me to use with his potatoes and peas. I slightly modified it and it's very tasty.

By Berta Rowland

Sugar Snap Peas with Mint

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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.

By ORNERY

Mushrooms and Peas Rice

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!!

By Vicky

Inspiration and Ideas

Italian Peas

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"Delish! What a great way to dress up plain peas! If you need a quick veggie dish to serve with your next meal, look no further." – Chef Mickey

Fresh, Fun Ways to Use Spring Peas

Fresh, Fun Ways to Use Green Peas

Sweet and bright when fresh either in the pod or shelled, peas are too often overlooked — or just taken for granted.

Creamy Mushroom Peas

Peas and Pancetta

Sweet Pea Mockamole

First Baby Food: Peas

Peas with Mushrooms

Very easy. Great with steak or fish.

Creamed Peas

Rating: 4.63 stars

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Creamed Peas and Onions

Rating: 4.35 stars

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Tam's Black Eye Peas

Rating: 4.94 stars

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Lemon Rice with Peas

Rating: 4.69 stars

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Chole Saag

Rating: 4.41 stars

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More Green Pea Side Dish Recipes

Italian Peas

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This is my mom's recipe. Let's just say, you'll never look at peas the same way again...they are sooo good.

By WORSHIPWARRIORMT

Cream Peas

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In my search for a good cream pea recipe, I found many, but none that quite matched what I wanted. So I took to my own creativity and came up with this absolutely fabulous recipe. We love it so much we have this on the side quite often.

By STEPHNDON

Chinese Fried Noodles

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This is a quick, easy, and delicious recipe that all will enjoy. Try adding cooked, cubed pork or chicken, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, sliced almonds, or any of your favorite vegetables for versatility.

By Karen

Mashed Peas

A quick, easier, healthier, and sweeter alternative to mashed potatoes. I first ate these at an Irish restaurant in Singapore and fell in love!

By Ella

Mamacita's Mexican Rice

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

By Armi

Mom's Purple-Hull Peas

A wonderful side-dish for any southern-style-meal. Goes great with cornbread and fried pork chops!

By SAMARTHUR

Indian Carrots, Peas and Potatoes

This is a slightly spicy Indian side dish my family loves. The flavors go very well together. Enjoy!

By MTORRES3

Southern-Style Crowder Peas

Delicious seasoned peas cooked with onions, peppers, bacon, and ham. A New Orleans style dish. Serve over rice.

By Gloria Valentine

Mexican White Rice

A side dish that is mostly used by Mexicans as a side dish for fish and shellfish dishes.

By gem

Delicious Creamed Peas

This recipe has been in my family for generations and is absolutely delicious!

By Janet Gordon

Turmeric Rice with Peas and Carrots

A great supporting dish to chicken! I served the rice with chicken tikka, but it goes well with many chicken dishes, or whatever meat you find fit.

By Nevine A. Abaza

Stir Fried Snow Peas and Mushrooms

This is a simple side dish to prepare and serve with Asian dishes. We love it with grilled tuna.

By BDEGER

Creamed Onions and Peas

This is a wonderful recipe I use which calls for fresh pearl onions and fresh or frozen peas. Quick and tasty!

By STERASINSKI

Tortellini Salad with Tomatoes and Peas

This is one of my standard pasta salads for potlucks or parties. It's vegetarian and so good! Don't skimp with the dressing because the tortellini soak up a lot of dressing. I estimated the dressing amounts, so you just need to taste for yourself.

By Toi

Glazed Peas and Potatoes with Mint

My daughter used to call fresh peas 'green candy.' Try them in this simple side dish, which goes with pretty much everything--chicken, beef, or fish.

By ChefBillT

Peas and Pancetta

An Italian side dish special. Simple but full of flavor.

By Anonymous

Quinoa with Peas

A delicious side dish that goes with just about anything.

By XtinaU

Sesame Udon Noodles

This is a wonderful side dish to serve with your Asian-themed meal. So quick and easy to prepare.

By BAJATHECAT

Lazy Green Peas

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

By adamgraczyk

Spring Pea Medley with Edible Bowl

If you like fresh peas, this is the way to go. It must be done in the Spring with fresh peas. Careful not to get over grown peas, which are woody. Look for smaller peas, and you will LOVE this spring time pea medley. It's BEAUTIFUL, too!

By DJFoodie