30 Easy-Peasy Ways to Use a Bag of Frozen Peas

We’ve all been there – digging through the freezer only to unearth a mystery bag of frozen peas. Instead of letting them go to waste, those little green gems deserve a chance to shine! They can liven up salads by adding a pop of color and texture. Toss them into soups or casseroles for an extra veggie boost. Even pasta dishes get a fun upgrade with some frozen peas mixed in. With so many delicious “pea-sibilities”, these frozen veggies are too good to pass up. It’s time to get creative and let those peas take center stage.

Hot Turkey Sandwich

A plate of bread with peas and butter on it, perfect for leftover turkey recipes. — Hot Turkey Sandwich. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Having a bunch of leftovers to use up after your Thanksgiving feast is no fun, especially when the fridge is full to bursting with them. There are only so many recipes you can use that leftover turkey in before you get tired of it – or are there? The following recipe might just change your mind.
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Leftover Ham Pot Pie with Biscuits

A bowl of ham pot pie. — Leftover Ham Pot Pie with Biscuits. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This simple pot pie recipe is rich, creamy, filling, and bursting with juicy ham and colorful veggies. Whether you’re looking for leftover ham recipes or you simply want to make a tasty pie with ham steak and creamy sauce, you’ll be please you picked this recipe.
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Salmon And Fresh Vegetables With White Wine Sauce

A plate of food with a spoon in it. — Salmon and Fresh Vegetables with White Wine Sauce. Photo credit: xoxobella.

This salmon and fresh vegetables with creamy white wine sauce is a recipe for any season. Learn how to cook salmon for dinner with this easy salmon recipe. This cream sauce for salmon is tasty making this a salmon and vegetable dinner recipe that you make on repeat.
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Samosas in Rice Paper

Fried samosas on a white plate. — Samosas in Rice Paper. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These gluten-free vegan samosas made with rice paper offer all the flavor and texture of traditional potato and pea samosas without the gluten or meat, and are easy to make using homemade gluten-free samosa wrappers. This will become one of your favorite meatless meals!
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

A hearty meal is a must-have to keep you satisfied and warm all year round. This deliciously creamy chicken pot pie soup with a heart-shaped biscuit topping is one of the best comfort food recipes you shouldn’t miss.
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Apple Cider Beef Stew

This recipe is for a hearty stew with meat, potatoes, carrots, and rosemary. It can also be made more colorful and nutritious by adding a handful of frozen peas. — Apple Cider Beef Stew. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Apple Cider Beef Stew is full of comfort and easy to throw together, especially for a cold winter evening. This hefty meal made of beef chuck, frozen peas, spices, and beef stock will warm you up whenever you need it.
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Campbell’s Chicken Curry

A bowl of chicken curry with rice and Frozen peas. — Campbell’s Chicken Curry. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This foolproof Chicken Curry is the perfect easy weeknight meal your family will love. It’s loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, peas, and a flavorful broth made with curry, turmeric and cream of chicken soup.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie

Easy Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Recipe with Frozen Peas — Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

This Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie will have you feeling like you’re right back in grandma’s kitchen. There’s nothing quite like the flavor of homemade pot pie, and you’re about the unlock the secrets of how to cook it perfectly
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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

A pie with carrots, lentils, frozen peas, and sprigs of sage. — Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

This sweet potato shepherd’s pie is a delicious and wholesome twist on the classic dish. It combines savory, flavor-packed meat and pea-and-veggie filling with the slightly sweet and creamy texture of whipped sweet potato. It’s a hearty, comforting yet affordable meal that the whole family will love.
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5-Minute Sautéed Frozen Peas

Chicken tikka masala in a white bowl with frozen peas. — 5-Minute Sautéed Frozen Peas. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

If you’re looking for some simple recipes for frozen peas, this is it! This sauteed frozen peas recipe comes together in less than 5 minutes. It packs a great combination of sweet and savory that will compliment just about any main dish.
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Peas With Prosciutto + Ricotta

A plate with frozen peas and cream on it. — Peas With Prosciutto + Ricotta. Photo credit: Coley Cooks.

This easy recipe for Peas with Prosciutto + Ricotta is the perfect side dish for spring! Sweet, tender peas sautéed with salty prosciutto, served over creamy, lemony whipped ricotta cheese and finished with fresh mint. It’s a great recipe for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any springtime occasion!
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Quick Pasta Alla Carbonara With Peas And Bacon

A plate of pasta with frozen peas and bacon recipe. — Quick Pasta Alla Carbonara With Peas And Bacon. Photo credit: Coley Cooks.

This Pasta alla Carbonara with Peas and Bacon is a quick, easy, and inexpensive comfort food that you can fix up in less than 30 minutes. This version of the pasta has a twist to it – it’s lightened up with the addition of fresh or frozen peas, which add a bright green pop of color and an earthy flavor to the dish.
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Shrimp Fried Rice

A delectable spoonful of fried rice with shrimp, vegetables, and frozen peas. — Shrimp Fried Rice. Photo credit: Dinner At The Zoo.

This shrimp fried rice is seasoned, tender shrimp stir fried with eggs, vegetables, peas, and rice. A quick and easy meal or side dish in case you don’t feel like taking a trip to your local Chinese restaurant!
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One-Pot Pasta E Piselli

A delicious bowl of pasta garnished with peas and parsley, perfect for quick and easy recipes. — One-Pot Pasta E Piselli. Photo credit: The Gourmet Bon Vivant.

Pasta e piselli (pasta with peas) is a classic Italian comfort food. There are very few ingredients, it comes together in less than 30 minutes, and best of all, everything happens in one pot!
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Spring Vegetable Thai Green Curry

A flavorful curry dish featuring peas, peppers, and rice. — Spring Vegetable Thai Green Curry. Photo credit: Delish Knowledge.

Make yourself a Thai green curry! This curry is packed with flavor. The quick green curry sauce alone is made with peppers, asparagus and peas – a perfect blend of vegetables for a wholesome dish.
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Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry

Pot pie is a perfect fall comfort food. With tender turkey, fresh veggies and buttery puff pastry in every bite, this homemade turkey pot pie has all the flavor of the classic. Add this to your list of favorite holiday puff pastry recipes.
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Crispy Farro Salad With Peas And Feta

A bowl with frozen peas, radishes, and feta. — Crispy Farro Salad With Peas And Feta. Photo credit: Avocado Skillet.

Introducing Crispy Farro Salad with Peas and Feta – your new go to salad. The farro gets crispy in the oven and gives this salad an amazing crunch. It is easy to make and full of protein thanks to the peas. The herby dressing with dill, basil, and chives is packed with flavor, and you might just find yourself making this dish again and again.
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Broccoli and Pea Soup

Two bowls of vibrant green soup with a spoon, made from recipes using frozen peas. — Broccoli and Pea Soup. Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet.

Few foods bring people as much comfort as soup, especially as a warm meal on a chilly dinner. Broccoli, peas, leeks – what’s not to like? Whip up this broccoli and pea soup when you feel like some comfort food!
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Pasta With Peas And Ham

A delightful recipe for pasta with ham and peas served on a white plate, made even more convenient with the use of frozen peas. — Pasta With Peas And Ham. Photo credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Pasta with peas and ham is a classic Italian dish that combines the savory flavors of ham with the sweetness of peas and the comfort of pasta. This simple and satisfying recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick, delicious weeknight dinner.
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Creamy Tomato Farfalle

Delicious pasta with crispy bacon and tender peas in a comforting bowl. — Creamy Tomato Farfalle. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This creamy tomato farfalle brings a unique take on traditional cream sauce, using peas and crispy prosciutto to create an easy, filling meal. Make this tasty pasta in only 20 minutes!
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Romanian Peas And Chicken Stew

A flavorful recipe for chicken stew packed with frozen peas and carrots. — Romanian Peas And Chicken Stew. Photo credit: The Romanian Cookbook.

This Romanian peas and chicken stew recipe is very easy to make, taking only an hour of your time in the kitchen. Most of the time the stew is just simmering and you don’t have to do much. So if you’re looking for a low-effort yet delicious recipe, this is it!
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Chicken Vesuvio

Chicken with frozen peas and potatoes on a plate. — Chicken Vesuvio. Photo credit: Dinner At The Zoo.

This chicken Vesuvio is tender chicken thighs and potato wedges that are roasted until golden brown, then served with peas and a white wine sauce. A quick and easy dinner recipe that’s easy to make but looks like it came from a fancy restaurant!
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Paglia e Fieno

A bowl of pasta with mushrooms, peas and bacon made using frozen peas. — Paglia e Fieno. Photo credit: Mangia with Michele.

Paglia e Fieno, which literally translates to “straw and hay” in Italian, is a classic dish that’s made with two types of pasta– yellow egg fettuccine for the straw and green spinach fettuccine for the hay. The pasta is tossed with a delicious, creamy sauce of mushrooms, peas and parmesan cheese that’s finished with a crispy prosciutto topping!
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Brown Buttered Carrots and Peas

Frozen peas and carrots in a white bowl. — Brown Buttered Carrots and Peas. Photo credit: Cupcakes and Kale Chips.

Looking for an easy way to upgrade a basic veggie side dish? This Brown Butter Peas and Carrots recipe is simple but so flavorful! Give basic buttered carrots and peas a twist in just minutes and using only a few ingredients.
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Grandma’s 7 Layer Salad

Frozen peas are used to create a delicious and refreshing ham and cheese salad, conveniently packed in a glass jar. With this recipe, you can enjoy a healthy and convenient meal on the go. — Grandma’s 7 Layer Salad. Photo credit: Savvy Mama Lifestyle.

Grandma’s 7 Layer Salad is a delicious blend of fresh layers with a creamy dressing on top. The layers include chopped ham, lettuce, pasta, and peas, offering a flavorful explosion with every spoonful.
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Dumpling Soup

A bowl of soup with dumplings and frozen peas. — Dumpling Soup. Photo credit: My Pure Plants.

This dumpling soup is veggie-packed, light yet filling, and comforting. Made with potatoes, carrots, celery, white beans, green peas, and a blend of herbs, this satisfying vegetable soup with dumplings is ready to eat in just 35 minutes. It is also super easy to store and reheat for later!
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Pea and Mint Soup

A person is dipping a bread into a bowl of green soup made with frozen peas. — Pea and Mint Soup. Photo credit: Somebody Feed Seb.

Do you have 20 minutes and 5 ingredients to spare? If the answer is yes, then let’s get cooking! This elegant but simple English Pea and Mint soup is just the thing when you need something delicious but don’t have a lot of time or energy. It takes just a few minutes to make but it’s fancy enough to serve as a starter at a dinner party! What is more, this pea and mint soup can be served both warm and cold, making an effortless meal for busy weeknights in winter and hot summer days.
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Authentic Matar Paneer [Mutter Paneer]

A bowl of tofu and frozen peas on a blue plate. — Authentic Matar Paneer [Mutter Paneer]. Photo credit: Living Smart & Healthy.

This Matar Paneer recipe is a delectable blend of soft paneer cubes and sweet green peas simmered in a rich and aromatic tomato-based gravy. You can serve this delectable dish with rice, roti, or naan bread.
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Grandma’s Fresh Creamed Peas With Basil

Basil Creamed Peas celebrate summer garden bounty. The combination of basil, fresh peas and cream sauce is summer perfection.
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Cold Soba Soup With Watercress And Radishes

A flavorful bowl of noodle soup with radishes, tofu, and frozen peas. — Cold Soba Soup With Watercress And Radishes. Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

Cold soba soup is a traditional Japanese soup that is perfect for a hot summer’s night. It works beautifully for a refreshing lunch as well. This dish includes soba noodles, defrosted frozen peas, tofu, vegetables, and sauces that add to its flavor.
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