Breaking news! Avocado toast is out and mashed pea toast is in! If you are on instagram you probably saw a million pictures of avocado toast last year. I am going to say avo toast is so 2018 and 2019 is all about mashed pea toast. Don’t get me wrong avo toast is still a favorite of mine but its good to switch things up.
Mashed pea toast is really easy to make and I know what you are thinking. Mashed peas on toast? When they are mashed, peas get a little creamy and the skins give some delicious texture. I love to add some, basil, parmesan and olive oil to elevate the flavor and give it pesto vibe but you certainly mash them with simple salt, pepper and olive oil.
I also love the variation of a lemony mashed pea toast. Bon Appetit has a great recipe for toast with lemony pea mash. You can add different herbs like parsley, mint or chives to mashed peas. For this recipe I topped the toast with boiled eggs to make it a complete meal.
Recipe notes for Mashed Pea Toast
The Parmesan cheese is already salty so adding salt is optional in this recipe. It is very important to use a good quality olive oil and fresh basil to get the best pop of flavor in the recipe. Also choosing a whole grain and seedy bread is the best choice for this dish. White or plain bread just won’t do it justice.
Not only is this recipe delicious it also good for you. Peas are a great source of nutrients. Including being a good source of anti aging, healthy immune system promoting antioxidants. They are also a great source of fibre without being too heavy. I used frozen peas out of convenience but you can certainly use fresh peas. Just remember to choose the smaller ones as they are sweeter and more tender.
Want more delicious breakfast ideas, check out my Kale, Egg and Cheese quesadilla recipe here!
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- 2 cups frozen peas
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1 clove fresh garlic
- 4 boiled eggs
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
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- Boil peas for 5 minutes till tender. While peas are cooking place garlic, pine nuts, basil, parmesan in a food processor.
- Once peas are cooked add them to the food processor with the rest of the ingredients and pulse for 2 minutes. Add the olive oil and blend in the food processor till it reaches a consistency you like. Add more olive if necessary and serve over toast, with boiled eggs.
Alexandra says
January 9, 2019 at 2:45 amOh yum! How good does this sound!? I love this idea – I will definitely be trying this soon.
Aditi Kulkarni says
January 9, 2019 at 4:09 amI love the idea of mashed peas and basil…I am going to try this soon! Thanks for sharing.
Amber Myers says
January 9, 2019 at 8:21 amI’ve never tried pea toast before. How interesting! I do like peas. And toast. So I’m sure I’d like the combo!
Tara Pittman says
January 9, 2019 at 3:26 pmThis recipe is a great way to enjoy peas. The egg part loos so delicious.
Jessica Joachim says
January 9, 2019 at 4:53 pmI never would have thought to put smashed peas on toast but this really looks good! I will have to try it myself for sure.
Candace says
January 9, 2019 at 7:17 pmI love trying new things. Specially if it easy to do and yummy. Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe! Healthy snacks are part of my 2019 goals.
XO
Candace
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Supermompicks says
January 9, 2019 at 10:13 pmI must try this! I am an avocado toast girl. It’s my morning snack! The mashed peas would cut the calories down.
Alvern @ Success Unscrambled says
January 10, 2019 at 4:19 amPine nuts are so lovely. I never thought of using them in that way. Now you have me thinking of all the different ways I could be using it to improve my cooking experience.
kumamonjeng says
January 10, 2019 at 7:03 amI am a health freak and this ingredient look super cool to me, there are eggs and pea, both full of protein. Great meal after a workout or if I want to have a snack. Hungry all the time after my workout.
Chad says
January 10, 2019 at 12:09 pmomg this is so healthy and super easy to prepare! I am doing it for sure. Thank you so much for the recipe.
Chad
http://www.mosaicslab.com
Gladys Nava says
January 10, 2019 at 8:04 pmOh my goodness! I bet that food was really delicious and tasty. I am just starting to my mouth watering.
Berlin says
January 10, 2019 at 8:04 pmIndeed so easy to make. I am yet to check the pantry if we have everything we need. I want to make a toast Tom weekend. I bet the boys would love it too.
bestiesnotepad says
January 11, 2019 at 3:33 pmI could never think of mashed peas on bread but these look so good. Have to give it a try. Great post, thanks for sharing.
Swathi says
January 11, 2019 at 5:13 pmYour mashed pea toast looks delicious, I can start the day with it. I am going to try with my sourdough bread.
Hannah MArie says
January 12, 2019 at 11:54 amThis is the type of sandwich that I’d like. It looks yummy. A good starter meal in the morning
Princess Quinn says
January 12, 2019 at 11:54 amI just love this sandwich. Everyone would love it. It is mouth watering.
Kristie Cirak says
January 13, 2019 at 8:03 amAt first I thought this was avocado until I read the title after clicking through from Pinterest. I would never had thought to do this instead and so good for you!
Wanda Lopez says
January 13, 2019 at 3:58 pmWill have to give this new twist a try. I’m also a huge avocado toast fan. Now, to make mashed pea toast a try.
Mommy Sigrid says
January 16, 2019 at 4:56 amI will try this! The only things I mash around here are potatoes and squash. Maybe I can get my little girl to eat peas this time.