Seattle Seasonal

Ingredient

English Pea

Off

Flavor: Sweet, green; starchy if late.

Type

vegetable

Peak Months

Jun

Season Window

May → Jul

Flavor & uses

Sweet, green; starchy if late.

Blanch and purée, risotto, chilled soups.

Storage

Use quickly; sugars convert to starch.

Today

Phase: Off

Peak: Jun

Inspiration (15)

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Spring Pea and Lemon Mint Sauté

A simple sauté of fresh spring peas with lemon and mint, highlighting the bright, seasonal flavor of the peas.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 90%

Fresh Sweet Pea Recipes for Spring

Tender, sweet peas incorporated into pastas, salads, and frittatas or quiches using simple methods.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 70%

English Peas with Butter

A simple side dish featuring English peas cooked in butter.

Local produce: 30%Complexity: 20%Bold flavor: 50%

Sautéed English Peas with Garlic and Sesame

A simple sauté of fresh English peas with garlic and sesame for a bright, flavorful side dish.

Local produce: 60%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 70%

Pea Recipes for Seasonal Dining

This recipe features fresh peas, a classic Pacific Northwest ingredient, prepared with simple techniques like boiling and sautéing for a flavorful side dish or base for a seasonal entrée.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Sautéed Sweet English Peas with Mint

A simple sauté of fresh or frozen English peas with butter, mint, and sugar, perfect as a side dish.

Local produce: 60%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 60%

Garlic Butter Peas

This quick side dish of garlic-flavored buttered frozen peas is a versatile accompaniment.

Local produce: 50%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 50%

Fresh Pea Recipes for a Pacific Northwest Seasonal Menu

This collection of fresh pea recipes from Food Network showcases the vibrant flavors of this seasonal ingredient, with techniques ranging from simple preparations to more complex dishes suitable for a higher-end restaurant menu.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 80%

Sautéed English Peas with Optional Garlic and Chilies

A simple, quick side dish of sautéed English peas, with optional additions of fresh garlic and green chilies.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 50%

Sautéed Peas with Garlic and Herbs

Simple sautéed peas with garlic, salt, and pepper, garnished with fresh dill or chives.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 60%

Seasonal Spring Pea Recipes for the Pacific Northwest

A collection of easy, versatile recipes featuring fresh spring peas, a seasonal ingredient in the Pacific Northwest, with techniques like sautéing and roasting to highlight the natural sweetness of the peas.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Fresh English Pea Soup

This fresh English pea soup is a comforting dish made with cilantro and served with crusty bread.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Grilled Fresh English Peas

Fresh English peas, in their pods, grilled and seasoned with olive oil and salt. Eat like edamame.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 20%Bold flavor: 80%

Sautéed English Peas with Butter

A simple, classic side dish of sautéed English peas in butter.

Local produce: 50%Complexity: 20%Bold flavor: 40%

Seasonal Fresh Buttered English Peas

Fresh, buttery English peas prepared simply to highlight the natural sweetness of the seasonal ingredient.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 20%Bold flavor: 70%