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Salted Garlic Crunchy Roasted Peas

Published: Feb 17, 2024 · Modified: Feb 17, 2024 by Ana · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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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.

Salted garlic crunchy roasted peas in a bowl.
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  • Why we love this crunchy roasted green peas recipe
  • Ingredients for crunchy peas 
  • How to Make This 
  • Additions
  • Variations
  • Storage for this perfect snack
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  • Salted Garlic Crunchy Roasted Peas
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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 

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  • 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 

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  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 390°F.
  2. Rinse the peas in cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. 
  3. 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).
  4. Drizzle olive oil, sprinkle salt, garlic powder, and lemon juice over the peas.
  5. Mix the peas thoroughly with your hands, ensuring each pea is coated.
  6. Place in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, giving them a good mix after 20 minutes.
  7. Once golden and crunchy, your roasted peas are ready to be enjoyed warm or at room temperature. 
oven baked peas on a wooden spoon.

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 in a bowl.

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.
5 from 3 votes
Author: Dora
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Servings 4
Fridge Life? 3 days
Freezable? Not really, will be mushy

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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