40 best pea recipes to upgrade your midweek meals

Make our creamy veggie orzo risotto with cavolo nero, sweet peas and punchy chilli for a warming midweek meal. Orzo pasta makes a great base for risottos.

Simple, bright and packed with plenty of fresh and zesty flavours, this meat-free risotto is welcoming at any time of year.

An absolute classic, made with just five ingredients in 20 minutes. Serve this pea and ham soup with crusty bread for a nourishing, colourful lunch

Make our vibrant pea risotto as a low-calorie dinner for the family. Serve topped with a punchy chilli crab salsa.

This comforting risotto is made with slices of crispy fried chorizo to add texture and subtle spice. Simple to prepare and made with storecupboard staples, it might well become your new go-to dinner

Add peas and pickled courgettes for a punch of summer sweetness to this fresh and vibrant dish packed with shredded ham hock

Check out this quick, creamy gnocchi recipe with fresh pesto, bright peas and baby spinach – ready in just 10 minutes

Lean and firm-fleshed, these gurnard fillets are perfectly matched with fresh summer peas and cider

Paneer is perfect for grilling as it gets super crisp on the outside but retains its soft centre. Serve on skewers with green peppers alongside a refreshing relish for an easy vegetarian BBQ treat

Use fresh or frozen peas to make these quick and easy halloumi fritters, flavoured with mint and chilli flakes for a little kick

Try our super easy and light recipe for gnocchi with peas. Give it a twist with pancetta and parmesan and you'll have a quick dinner for two ready in under 30 minutes

Smooth, soothing and packed full of spring veg, this wholesome bowl of homemade soup comes topped with toasted seeds – perfect served with crusty bread

Make the most of vibrant green peas in this simple, low calorie soup topped with crispy bacon croutons

Experiment with dried black lime powder to make this fresh and vibrant pea and spring onion hummus, perfect for scooping up with slices of crispy pitta

Frozen peas, cooked with butter and shallot then whizzed into a vibrant purée, make the perfect bed for crisp-skinned salmon

Fresh garden peas are the star ingredient in this spring-hued ice cream flavoured with coconut milk and a splash of vodka

Frozen peas are the heroes of this summery risotto, their sweetness pairing perfectly with the tender flakes of subtly salty ham hock

Frozen peas are your secret weapon here – always keep a stash in the freezer and you'll be able to whip up this fresh, summery soup in just 30 minutes

Spoon zesty crab meat into pasta shells and serve in a creamy pea sauce for a vibrant family dinner

Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) is not only healthy and good for your gut but its distinct flavour lifts this simple salad with super crisp potatoes and salty ham

Check out these vibrant and zesty pea fritters coated in breaded cornflakes for extra crunch, perfect for easy meat-free entertaining

Need a quick and easy side dish for your next dinner party? This Spanish-style pea and serrano ham dish is lifted with a dash of sherry vinegar

This comforting dish is a spicy version of a shepherd's pie, inspired by the minced lamb keema curry

Impress your guests with these crisp, cheesy croquettes with a vibrant mint dip from Islington restaurant, Linden Stores