Craving a healthy snack with a satisfying crunch? Look no further than these Salted Garlic Crunchy Roasted Peas. Made with readily available frozen green peas, packed with flavor and boasting a delightful crunchy texture, this easy baked peas recipe is the ideal solution for a delicious and guilt-free snack.
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Why we love this crunchy roasted green peas recipe
- Takes only 5 minutes to make
- Versatile, you can add a variety of seasonings to this recipe
- Made with frozen peas, so it is super easy to make when you run out of fresh vegetables and need a crunchy snack or a vegetable side to a lunch or dinner
- Fantastic green peas snack for kids
Ingredients for crunchy peas
- Frozen green peas: a fantastic source of vitamins and minerals and a great vegetable to always have in your freezer
- Olive oil: gives a rich flavor and helps achieve that perfect crunchy texture.
- Garlic powder: elevate the taste with the aromatic essence of garlic powder, enhancing the overall savory experience.
- Salt: used to balance the flavors and enhance the natural taste of the peas.
- Lemon juice: the citrusy zing from lemon juice brightens up the dish, adding a refreshing twist.
How to Make This
- Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F.
- Rinse the peas in cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Spread the peas in a single layer on a stainless steel baking sheet (you don't need parchment paper if you have a good quality stainless steel baking tray).
- Drizzle olive oil, sprinkle salt, garlic powder, and lemon juice over the peas.
- Mix the peas thoroughly with your hands, ensuring each pea is coated.
- Place in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, giving them a good mix after 20 minutes.
- Once golden and crunchy, your roasted peas are ready to be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Additions
- Sprinkle with black pepper for an extra kick.
- Add some chilli flakes or cayenne pepper for spice
- Add some dried oregano
Variations
- Substitute frozen peas with fresh peas for a burst of sweetness.
- Explore alternative seasoning ideas like garlic salt, chili powder, or curry powder for diverse taste profiles.
Storage for this perfect snack
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Not suitable for freezing as they will lose their crispiness.
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Salted Garlic Crunchy Roasted Peas
Craving a healthy snack with a satisfying crunch? Look no further than these Salted Garlic Crunchy Roasted Peas. Made with readily available frozen green peas, packed with flavor and boasting a delightful crunchy texture, this easy baked peas recipe is the ideal solution for a delicious and guilt-free snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen green peas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F
- Rinse the peas in cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Spread the peas in a single layer on a stainless steel baking sheet (you don't need parchment paper if you have a good quality stainless steel baking tray).
- Drizzle olive oil, sprinkle salt, garlic powder, and lemon juice over the peas.
- Mix the peas thoroughly with your hands, ensuring each pea is coated.
- Place in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, giving them a good mix after 20 minutes.
- Once golden and crunchy, your roasted peas are ready to be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 295mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 555IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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