Minted Mushy Peas with Crème Fraîche
Minted mushy peas with crème fraîche is a classic British-style side made with frozen peas, fresh mint, garlic and butter. The Thermomix TM7 heats and blends everything in one bowl, delivering a creamy, vibrant green purée in minutes. Ideal alongside fish and chips, roast lamb or as a spread on crusty bread.
About this recipe
Minted Mushy Peas with Crème Fraîche Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate quick side for a weeknight dinner or a British-inspired feast. This recipe for mushy peas proves that an all-in-one kitchen machine can elevate the humblest ingredients: frozen peas, a clove of garlic, a handful of fresh mint and a spoonful of crème fraîche become a bright green, velvety purée with a cooling tang. The TM7 heats the salted garlic water precisely, so the peas keep their sweet flavour and vivid colour rather than turning dull in a pan of boiling water. Blended directly in the mixing bowl, you control the texture completely, from rustic and chunky to silky smooth. Serve it alongside crispy battered fish, roast lamb or grilled halloumi, or spread it warm on sourdough toast for a speedy snack that tastes far more refined than its five minutes of effort suggest.
Preparation tips
- For a coarser, more traditional British texture, blend the peas briefly and pulse a few times rather than running continuously, so some whole peas remain for bite against the creamy crème fraîche base.
- Tear the fresh mint leaves rather than chopping them if you prefer visible specks of green; add half before blending and stir the rest through at the end for a brighter, sharper mint aroma.
- If serving with fish and chips, stir an extra knob of unsalted butter into the finished peas and season generously with ground pepper; a squeeze of lemon just before serving lifts the sweetness beautifully.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the crème fraîche with a plant-based cooking cream and swap the unsalted butter for a dairy-free alternative; the peas and mint still deliver plenty of flavour for a lactose-free Thermomix side.
- Festive version: add a pinch of chilli flakes and finely grated lemon zest at the end, then drizzle with olive oil and scattered pea shoots for an elegant, colourful accompaniment to a Christmas or dinner-party roast.
Why this recipe works
Whipping up Minted Mushy Peas with Crème Fraîche has never been quicker or easier for the time-pressed cook. This vibrant dish is ready , making it ideal for busy weeknights when every second counts. With the Thermomix TM7, you can achieve that perfectly smooth, creamy texture without any manual effort, freeing you up to relax after a long day. It is a delicious, hassle-free solution that maximises your time without compromising on fresh, authentic flavour for dinner.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Heating the salted garlic water in the TM7 gives precise temperature control, so the frozen peas cook gently and keep their bright green colour. [Precision Control]
- Thanks to its integrated scale, the Thermomix weighs the crème fraîche directly into the mixing bowl, saving you a separate scale and extra washing up. [Built-in Scale]
- Blending the peas and mint in the mixing bowl produces a velvety purée in seconds, with no transfer to a standalone food processor required. [Multi-Function]
- Grinding the sea salt finely before cooking distributes the seasoning evenly through the mushy peas for consistent flavour in every spoonful. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the butter into the hot peas at the end happens hands-free, creating a glossy, creamy finish while you plate the rest of the meal. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- water
- garlic cloves
- fine sea salt
- frozen green peas
- unsalted butter
- crème fraîche
- fresh mint leaves
- ground black pepper