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WINNERS REVEALED: The Big Pea-cnic Comp

21 October, 2021

This summer, we worked with CKBK, OrganiBox and Little Cooks Co to launch a recipe competition with a twist! We wanted to hear from keen chefs across the UK with their best summer picnic recipes that championed our favourite veggie – frozen peas!

Our winning recipes are below. Why not give them a go at home and tag us on social media?

GREEN VEG AND GOATS CHEESE CRUSTLESS QUICHE

Recipe by: Lattie

Ingredients:

    • 6 eggs
  • Milk
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Peas
  • Broad Beans
  • Dwarf Beans
  • Goats Cheese
  • Tomatoes
  • Dried herbs

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°c
  2. Mix all eggs in a jug with milk and season with salt & pepper
  3. Add cooked peas, broad beans, chopped dwarf beans and crumbled goats cheese and mix thoroughly
  4. Pour mixture into a greased quiche dish
  5. Top with sliced tomato, goats cheese and sprinkle dried herbs
  6. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through

 

PEA, MINT & CHILLI DIP

Recipe by: Anne

Ingredients:

  • 400g peas
  • 100g fat-free natural yoghurt
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Mint leaves
  • Chilli Flakes

Method:

  1. Place all ingredients into a food processor and blitz until smooth
  2. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with fresh mint to serve
  3. Serve with toasted pitta breads

 

HAM AND PEA QUICHE CUPCAKES

Recipe by: Libby

Ingredients:

  • 6 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 6 slices of chopped cooked ham
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 6 tablespoons of peas
  • 100g grated Cheddar cheese

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°c
  2. Crack the eggs and whisk them together in a large measuring cup. Then mix in the milk.
  3. Line the cupcake tray with the cupcake cases.
  4. Fill each cup with a bit of ham, tomatoes and a few peas.
  5. Top with grated Cheddar cheese.
  6. Pour the egg mixture over the fillings.
  7. Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Eat your Ham and Pea quiche cupcakes warm or cold.

Checkout CKBK, OrganiBox and Little Cooks Co websites here.

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