Pea Toast with Sunflower Seeds and Mint: A Fresh & Flavourful Twist on Toast

If you’re looking for a vibrant, healthy and delicious breakfast dish or light meal, this pea toast recipe is going to become your new favourite. It’s simple to make, packed with fresh flavours and perfect for spring or summer when you want something light yet satisfying.

Not only is it budget-friendly, but it’s also a more eco-friendly alternative to the trendy avocado toast. By using frozen peas and sunflower seeds, you’re saving both pennies and the planet!

Here’s how you can whip up this delightful dish in no time!

Let’s make Pea Toast:

1. Toast the sunflower seeds:
   Heat a dry frying pan over medium heat and add the sunflower seeds. Stir occasionally for 3-5 minutes until they turn golden brown and fragrant. Once toasted, set aside a small handful of seeds for decoration later.
2. Blend the ingredients:
   In a food processor, add the defrosted peas, mint, chilli flakes, lemon juice and most of the toasted sunflower seeds (reserving the rest for topping). Blitz until the mixture is coarse. You want some texture left for a more interesting bite.
3. Season:
   Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. If you like an extra kick, add more chilli flakes!
4. Assemble:
   Generously slather the pea mixture onto slices of sourdough bread. Sprinkle with the reserved toasted sunflower seeds, add a crack of freshly ground pepper, and finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes:

• Don’t omit toasting the sunflower seeds. Toasting lends them a nutty flavour which works wonderfully in this dish.
• Vegan, serves 3-4

Why This Recipe is a Win for Your Wallet and the Planet

One of the best parts of this recipe? It’s a more affordable and sustainable alternative to avocado toast. Frozen peas are not only economical, but they also have a smaller environmental footprint than avocados, which require significant water resources to grow. Plus, swapping out pine nuts for sunflower seeds gives you that satisfying crunch while keeping your costs down—sunflower seeds are much more budget-friendly!

So next time you’re craving something fresh and flavourful, give this pea toast a try. It’s good for you, your wallet and the planet!

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