47 Recipes That Start With a Bag of Frozen Peas

Even if they aren't in season, peas are an easy way to incorporate greens into a dish year-round. From pasta to hummus, here are 47 reasons the versatile veggie deserves a permanent spot in your freezer.

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Herby Pea and Lemon Pasta Salad

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Catherine Crowell Steele; Prop Styling: Thom Driver

Herby Pea and Lemon Pasta Salad Recipe

This verdant pasta salad signals a fantastic start to spring with a shower of fresh herbs. Mini shell pasta and peas are a perfect pair—the pasta serves as a kind of catcher’s mitt for the sweet, bright green peas. You could also use orecchiette, an ear-shaped pasta that serves the same purpose. Skip the chicken and add 1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese for a vegetarian main, or try 2 slices of cooked, crumbled bacon for meat lovers. If you have a nut allergy but still want some crunch, try toasted coarse breadcrumbs or sunflower seed kernels.

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Skillet Chicken Thighs with Spring Vegetables and Shallot Vinaigrette

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Photo: Kelsey Hansen; Prop Styling: Kashara Johnson; Food Styling: Anna Hampton

Skillet Chicken Thighs with Spring Vegetables and Shallot Vinaigrette Recipe

This elegant single-skillet meal for two is deceptively easy to make. Ready in under an hour, this skillet chicken dinner includes your protein (perfectly golden-crisp chicken thighs), green veggies (peas and asparagus), a starch (baby Yukon gold potatoes), and a whole lot of vibrant flavor (hello, shallot vinaigrette). A great recipe for anyone cooking for one or two, this easy weeknight chicken dinner is one you’re sure to come back to again and again.

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Pasta with Shaved Asparagus and Pea Pesto

Jennifer Causey

Pasta with Shaved Asparagus and Pea Pesto Recipe

Thick asparagus stalks are best for this dish because they’re easier to shave. The trick to this recipe? We cook the pasta in as little water as possible so the resulting pasta water becomes viscous with starch. Adding a little of the water to the sauce makes it extra creamy and helps it cling to the noodles. Pine nuts can be expensive—a good budget substitute is unsalted sunflower seed kernels.

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Chicken Alfredo Soup

Photo: Kelsey Hansen; Food Styling: Adam Dolge; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Chicken Alfredo Soup Recipe

Inspired by the favorite pasta dish, this creamy Chicken Alfredo Soup comes together in no time with the help of a few store-bought shortcuts. Rotisserie chicken, frozen peas, and a jar of Alfredo sauce, which serves as the backbone of this highly comforting pot of soup, keep your hands-on prep to a minimum. This convenience factor, coupled with the fact that it’s is a guaranteed kid-pleasing recipe, makes this soup a perfect go-to for hectic weeknights. While it is undeniably luscious and satisfying, the soup is surprisingly not overly heavy or right. We used Gia Russa brand sauce, but feel free to use your own favorite. Served with a crusty bread, a green salad, and a glass of white wine, this quick and easy soup makes for an outstanding dinner on chilly nights.

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Spring Vegetable Bread Pudding Muffins

Photo: Kelsey Hansen; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Mark Driskill

Spring Vegetable Bread Pudding Muffins Recipe

These individual savory bread puddings are an amazing addition to any spring brunch menu. Bread pudding’s rich, comfort food quality is balanced here with vibrant spring flavors contributed by fresh mint, fresh dill, green peas, and baby spinach. We love the savory-salty goodness that pancetta delivers to this delicious side dish, but if you would prefer to keep these bread pudding muffins vegetarian-friendly, you can leave this ingredient out and cook the spinach and peas in olive oil. Preparing the bread pudding in muffin tins allows for easily-served individual portions, as well as loads of potential for creating a really pretty display. You can prepare these bread pudding muffins up to a day in advance—simply keep the muffins in the pan and wrap the pan in plastic wrap once it’s completely cool. Store them in the fridge until you’re ready to reheat and serve.

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Easy Split Pea Soup

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Easy Split Pea Soup Recipe

Miso paste enriches this soup with a deep, savory flavor and enhances the creamy texture of the peas. We think it's a must, but you can use an extra 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt instead.

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Roasted Salmon with Pea Puree

Photo: Helen Dujardin; Styling: Mindi Shapiro-Levine

Roasted Salmon with Pea Puree Recipe

Serve this delicious and fresh Pea Puree over Roasted Salmon for an impressive fish dinner.

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Green Pea and Parsley Hummus

Photo: Jennifer Causey

Green Pea and Parsley Hummus Recipe

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Green Pea and Asparagus Soup with Poached Eggs and Toast

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Green Pea and Asparagus Soup with Poached Eggs and Toast Recipe

Light, lovely, and lush, this egg-topped soup is all you need for a well-rounded spring supper.

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Cod with Herbed Pea Relish

Photo: Jennifer Causey

Cod with Herbed Pea Relish Recipe

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Pea, Tomato, and Bacon Gnocchi

Photo: Jennifer Causey

Pea, Tomato, and Bacon Gnocchi Recipe

Sweet peas, salty bacon, and slightly acidic tomatoes complete this colorful skillet main. Chop the bacon first, as we do, or cook whole slices until crisp, remove from the pan, and crumble. The frozen green peas cook instantly, keep well, and add a fresh, springy note to this cozy, savory dish.

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Sweet Pea and Avocado Dip with Baked Pita Chips

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Sweet Pea and Avocado Dip with Baked Pita Chips Recipe

Incorporating green peas into this tasty summer snack not only reduces the amount of fat but also adds sweetness and further brightens the green color.

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Pea Pappardelle Pasta

Pea Pappardelle Pasta Recipe

Sugar snaps, green peas, and pea shoots enrich this dish with sweet flavor and a bounty of pleasing textures. Look for pea shoots at your local farmers market or Asian market, or substitute watercress.

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All the Green Things Salad

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez

All the Green Things Salad Recipe

This salad is absolutely chock-full of lovely green spring produce, with textures ranging from crunchy to creamy. You can make the zippy lemon dressing and blanch, drain, and chill the peas and asparagus up to 2 days ahead, but combine all the elements shortly before serving to preserve the color of the avocado and the crunch of the greens. Delicate pea tendrils or shoots would be spectacular here, but watercress makes a delicious peppery substitute. Though you may be tempted to use only one herb, we urge you to use both: The parsley adds a burst of freshness, and the mint contributes deep herbal goodness.

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Chicken Potpie Skillet Pizza

Photo: Greg DuPree; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Chicken Potpie Skillet Pizza Recipe

Try this quick, playful spin to turn pizza night on its head—in a good way. You get all the creamy goodness of chicken potpie, in a fun, eat-with-your-hands way that kids will love. Grown-ups will dig it, too, especially if you offer hot sauce at the table. Cooking the pizza in a preheated cast-iron skillet makes the crust wonderfully crispy so that it doesn’t sog out when the creamy sauce goes on. Be sure to use only 10 ounces of dough (though you’ll likely have to purchase in a 1-pound or larger ball); save the remaining dough to make breadsticks the next night.

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Edamame, Okra, and Green Pea Korma

Jennifer Causey

Edamame, Okra, and Green Pea Korma Recipe

Slowly softening the onion and garlic is key to a silky, creamy blended sauce. If you have Madras curry powder, use it for slightly more heat and richer flavor; standard curry powder will also be great.

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Split Pea Mini Pancakes with Mushroom Relish

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Split Pea Mini Pancakes with Mushroom Relish Recipe

Garnish these festive bites with cilantro. They're best served hot but are also good at room temperature.

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Pea and Wasabi Dip

Pea and Wasabi Dip Recipe

This blend is a zippy alternative to hummus; serve with crudités or crackers. Sweet green peas offset the kicky heat of wasabi (which you'll find on the Asian foods aisle).

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Make This Feta and Pea Tendril Omelet and Seize the Season

Photo by Jack Mathews

Make This Feta and Pea Tendril Omelet and Seize the Season Recipe
Love & Lemons blogger Jeanine Donofrio celebrates spring vegetables with a light, bright breakfast

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Indian-Spiced Pea Fritters

Photo: Jennifer Causey

Indian-Spiced Pea Fritters Recipe

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Spring Pea Salad with Creamy Curry Dressing

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower/Claire Spollen

Spring Pea Salad with Creamy Curry Dressing Recipe

Wonderful flavor comes from Madras curry powder--it's bold but not too heavy. If you can only find regular curry powder, start with half the amount we call for.

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Sweet Pea Crostini with Ricotta

Photo: Brain Woodcock; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Sweet Pea Crostini with Ricotta Recipe

Impress your company with this easy-to-prepare appetizer. Making your own ricotta is incredibly simple and doesn't require special equipment. Our microwave trick is foolproof. The pea mixture is quick and easy to make, but you can also mix it up ahead, along with toasting the bread, so that you can simply assemble the crostini when you are ready to serve your guests.

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White Cheddar and Bacon Risotto

Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Thom Driver.

White Cheddar and Bacon Risotto Recipe

With a flavor reminiscent of loaded potatoes, kids are bound to love this risotto. Frozen peas cook in just two minutes and add a sweet, fresh pop to the dish.

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Pan-Seared Tilapia with Sweet Pea Puree

Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Lindsey Lower

Pan-Seared Tilapia with Sweet Pea Puree Recipe

This lightly sweet, herby puree radiates with spring flavor and color.

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Shrimp and Peas with Farfalle

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Shrimp and Peas with Farfalle Recipe

Lemony breadcrumbs add a delightful crunch to this dish.

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Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Peas and Breadcrumbs

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Peas and Breadcrumbs Recipe

We love the old-school feel of this skillet supper. If you can't find whole-wheat panko, sauté fresh whole-wheat crumbs until crisp.

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Pasta with Pea Puree

Photo: Jennifer Causey

Pasta with Pea Puree Recipe

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Lemon Risotto with Peas, Tarragon, and Leeks

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Lemon Risotto with Peas, Tarragon, and Leeks Recipe
Pair this pleasantly tart side-dish risotto with roasted salmon or halibut. Garnish with long strips of lemon rind and fresh tarragon sprigs, if desired.

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Open-Faced Chicken Sandwiches with Green Pea Spread and Parmesan

Photo: Jason Wallis; Styling: Cindy Barr

Open-Faced Chicken Sandwiches with Green Pea Spread and Parmesan Recipe
Frozen peas and arugula offer a little taste of spring with each bite of these Open-Faced Chicken Sandwiches with Green Pea Spread and Parmesan.

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Orzo with Tarragon and Peas

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Orzo with Tarragon and Peas Recipe
Frozen peas, minced tarragon, and fresh lemon juice are tossed with orzo for a speedy side of Orzo with Tarragon and Peas .

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Smoky Pea Soup

Photo: Susie Cushner

Smoky Pea Soup Recipe

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Herb Barley Risotto with Peas and Arugula

Photo: Travis Rathbone

Herb Barley Risotto with Peas and Arugula Recipe

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Spring Pea and Bean Salad with Shaved Pecorino Cheese

James Baigrie

Spring Pea and Bean Salad with Shaved Pecorino Cheese Recipe
Make this wonderful light salad with a mixture of almost any pea or shell bean, including favas, butter beans, or field peas. Prep: 10 minutes; Cook: 15 minutes.

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Lemon-Tarragon Pea Salad

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Elizabeth Blake

Lemon-Tarragon Pea Salad Recipe

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Orecchiette with Cress and Spring Pea Sauce

Photo: Stephen Devries; Styling: Cindy Barr

Orecchiette with Cress and Spring Pea Sauce Recipe
The fresh, vibrant flavors of sweet peas and peppery cress meld beautifully in this simple pasta dish. If you can't find orecchiette, small shell pasta is a good substitute.

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Habitant Pea Soup

Photo: Randy Mayor

Habitant Pea Soup Recipe
Habitant refers to people who live in rural Québec, where this hearty soup is a popular staple.

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Pita Bread and Pea Salad

Pita Bread and Pea Salad Recipe

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Chilled Pesto-Pea Soup

Photo: Ryan Benyi

Chilled Pesto-Pea Soup Recipe

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Mint-and-Pea Hummus on Flatbread

Photo: John Kernick

Mint-and-Pea Hummus on Flatbread Recipe

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Ginger-Miso Sweet Pea Spread

David Malosh

Ginger-Miso Sweet Pea Spread Recipe
As a dairy-free alternative to creamy dips, the recipe here calls for pureeing sweet peas with scallions, ginger and jalapeño, then seasoning the mix with yellow miso. Serve the spread with different kinds of crackers and breads or sugar snap peas and celery for dipping.

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Shrimp and Pea Rice Bowl

Photo: José Picayo

Shrimp and Pea Rice Bowl Recipe
Serve with Wheat Rolls with Orange Butter.

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Green Goodness Dip

Photo: Stephen Devries; Styling: Cindy Barr

Green Goodness Dip Recipe
This dip is a riff on the classic green goddess dressing. It's made thicker with a base of pureed peas enriched with Greek yogurt and creamy avocado.

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Pasta Primavera with Peas, Prosciutto, and Asparagus

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Pasta Primavera with Peas, Prosciutto, and Asparagus Recipe

"Pasta primavera" refers to any dish with pasta and vegetables, but don't make just any pasta primavera. This gorgeous, 15-minute version incorporates fresh peas, aspargus, and grape tomatoes requiring little prep. Top with fresh basil and proscuitto just before serving for a show-stopping meal with minimal effort.

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Low-Fat Mac and Cheese with Peas

Low-Fat Mac and Cheese with Peas Recipe

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Tortellini Salad with Salmon and Peas

Photo: Jim Franco; Styling: Lynn Miller

Tortellini Salad with Salmon and Peas Recipe

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Bruschetta with Minted Pea Puree

Bruschetta with Minted Pea Puree Recipe
Brushetta with Minted Pea Puree starts with crispy slices of French baguette and are topped with a pea puree that includes mint, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese.

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Sweet Pea Fried Rice

Sweet Pea Fried Rice Recipe

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47 Recipes That Start With a Bag of Frozen Peas

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Herby Pea and Lemon Pasta Salad

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Skillet Chicken Thighs with Spring Vegetables and Shallot Vinaigrette

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Pasta with Shaved Asparagus and Pea Pesto

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Chicken Alfredo Soup

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Spring Vegetable Bread Pudding Muffins

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Easy Split Pea Soup

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Roasted Salmon with Pea Puree

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Green Pea and Parsley Hummus

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Green Pea and Asparagus Soup with Poached Eggs and Toast

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Cod with Herbed Pea Relish

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Pea, Tomato, and Bacon Gnocchi

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Sweet Pea and Avocado Dip with Baked Pita Chips

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Pea Pappardelle Pasta

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All the Green Things Salad

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Chicken Potpie Skillet Pizza

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Edamame, Okra, and Green Pea Korma

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Split Pea Mini Pancakes with Mushroom Relish

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Pea and Wasabi Dip

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Make This Feta and Pea Tendril Omelet and Seize the Season

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Indian-Spiced Pea Fritters

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Spring Pea Salad with Creamy Curry Dressing

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Sweet Pea Crostini with Ricotta

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White Cheddar and Bacon Risotto

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Pan-Seared Tilapia with Sweet Pea Puree

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Shrimp and Peas with Farfalle

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Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole with Peas and Breadcrumbs

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Pasta with Pea Puree

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Lemon Risotto with Peas, Tarragon, and Leeks

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Open-Faced Chicken Sandwiches with Green Pea Spread and Parmesan

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Orzo with Tarragon and Peas

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Smoky Pea Soup

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Herb Barley Risotto with Peas and Arugula

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Spring Pea and Bean Salad with Shaved Pecorino Cheese

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Lemon-Tarragon Pea Salad

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Orecchiette with Cress and Spring Pea Sauce

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Habitant Pea Soup

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Pita Bread and Pea Salad

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Chilled Pesto-Pea Soup

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Mint-and-Pea Hummus on Flatbread