Peas on toast with mint and radishes is a light, refreshing toast recipe made with mashed peas, fresh mint, lime juice, and crunchy radish slices. It is simple, 5 minutes recipe that's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.
I love recipes that look and taste like they came from a café but take only minutes to make at home.
Peas on toast with mint and radishes fits that description perfectly. It's bright green from the peas, cooling from the fresh mint, tangy from lime juice, and finished with thin slices of peppery radish on top.
The flavor is refreshing and light but still satisfying. I think of it as a spring or summer toast, though I make it year-round using frozen peas.
The best part is how quickly it comes together. While the bread toasts, the peas boil in just a few minutes. A quick mash with mint and lime juice, a swipe across the toast, and it is ready to enjoy.
This recipe is versatile too. You can serve it for breakfast with a soft-boiled egg, as a light lunch with salad, or as a colorful snack for guests.
If you love this peas-on-toast, you'll also love beetroot hummus on toast topped with an avocado rose.
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Why should you make Peas on Toast?
- Quick and easy recipe
- Use fresh or frozen peas
- Try with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice
- A nice alternative to avocado toast
- Vegetarian and vegan recipe
- Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner
- Only takes 5 minutes!
- Make it gluten free by using gluten free bread
This Peas on Toast recipe was originally published on 21 July 2015, and republished with new text and photos on 11 March 2019.
Peas
Peas are the star of this recipe.
They bring sweetness, creaminess, and bright green color.
Frozen peas are just as nutritious as fresh ones and make the recipe accessible year-round.
Peas are high in fiber and protein, which makes the toast more filling than you might expect. They also pair naturally with mint, which is why this combination works so well.
Peas are one of those staples that most people have on hand in their freezer.
Ingredient List
- Peas. Fresh or frozen both work. Frozen peas are the easiest option and still taste sweet and bright.
- Mint. Adds freshness. You can use basil or parsley if mint is not available.
- Lime or lemon juice. Brings acidity. Lemon is more common, but lime gives a sharper taste.
- Radishes. Adds crunch and a peppery bite. Cucumber or pickled onions are good alternatives.
- Bread. Any sturdy bread works. Sourdough, whole grain, or rye are especially good.
- Salt and pepper. Enhances flavor and balances the sweetness of the peas.
Variations
- Add crumbled feta cheese.
- Spread ricotta under the peas.
- Use avocado in the mash with peas.
- Add chili flakes for heat.
- Replace mint with basil.
- Top with cucumber slices instead of radish.
- Add a poached or fried egg on top.
- Use whole grain crackers instead of bread.
- Add garlic to the pea mash.
- Sprinkle toasted seeds or nuts on top.
Serving Suggestions
- As a light breakfast with tea or coffee.
- With a salad for lunch.
- As a starter before dinner.
- On small toast rounds as an appetizer.
- Alongside soup as a side.
- With pickled onions for extra tang.
- On rye bread with mustard.
- As a picnic snack.
Storage, Freezing, Make-Ahead Advice
You can make the pea mash ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
If you want to prepare further in advance, you can freeze the mashed peas. Thaw overnight in the fridge and stir before using.
Do not assemble the toast until serving, as the bread will soften. Radishes are best sliced fresh.
How to Make Peas on Toast (with mint and radishes)
This recipe is super quick and super easy. Feel free to customise it however you like! Enjoy your quick and tasty vegan brunch recipe.
1. Boil the fresh or frozen peas.
2. Finely chop the fresh mint leaves.
3. Thinly slice the radishes (if using).
4. Mash the peas with the mint and a little lime or lemon juice, then spread onto toast and top with the radishes. Add a little salt and pepper if desired.
Pea Recipes
Vanilla Pea Cake with Lemon Frosting (not vegan)
Pea, Lemon and Lavender Cupcakes (not vegan)
Pea Hummus (vegan)
Spinach Pea Burgers (vegan)
Pea Salad (vegetarian)
Vegan Brunch Recipes
How about some other vegan brunch recipes?
Mushrooms on Toast (vegan)
Beetroot Hummus on Toast with Avocado (vegan)
Vegan Banana Bread (lovely toasted with coconut yogurt and berries)
📖 Recipe
Peas on Toast with Mint and Radishes
Ingredients
- 200 g (1 cup) peas (frozen or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves chopped
- ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice or lemon juice
- 3 radishes sliced
- Bread toasted, to serve
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the peas for a few minutes until cooked.
- Drain and lightly mash with a fork. Add the mint and lime juice and mash to combine.
- Spread over toast and top with radish slices and a little salt and pepper.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
Jackie says
Just the kind of dish I like for a light evening meal sometimes, Thanks for the recipe, I loved it.
Jane Saunders says
Don't get me wrong, avo on toast is great but peas on toast are even better. The freshness is gorgeous. Thanks for the recipe.
Julie Menghini says
Those are some pretty peas there! Since winter doesn't want to give up I've been serving as colorful a meal as I can just to keep our spirits up. This toast is about as cheerful a lunch as I could possibly come up with. It's so colorful with some great flavors and textures. I'll be serving this one soon.
debi says
This was great! What a wonderful, light, yummy lunch! Thanks for the recipe idea!
Elizabeth says
Ooh yum! I had radishes... and peas are always in the freezer so I made it for lunch. So quick and easy and I love the flavor. A change from avo toast for sure.
Bibi says
Peas are always on hand, so this was so easy to make. I have a pot of mint growing so made it all like yours (except the radishes I left out as I didn't have any). Sooo good!
Emily @amummytoo says
Such a pretty, light and delicious dish. Really want this - NOW!
Margot⚓C&V (@coffeenvanilla) says
What an interesting idea Kate. I love avocado on toast and radishes but never thought of eating my bread with mashed peas, very clever!
You are sooo right about avocados, I really hate when they are not ripe enough or have brown spots inside... it is like a lottery, you never know what you will get.
Thank you for liking to my samosas by the way 🙂
Jeanne Horak-Druiff says
Oh Kate I love the look of these! Two of my favourite summer vegetables... Gorgeous colours and I'm sure the taste is equally fresh and delightful!
Ciara (My Fussy Eater) says
This looks delicious; so vibrant! Will definitely be reaching for the frozen peas and making this next time I'm staring blankly into the fridge wondering what to have for lunch! Have pinned!
Kate Hackworthy says
I hope you like it Ciara! 🙂
April J Harris (@apriljharris) says
Your Crushed Minted Peas on Toast with Radishes looks gorgeous - love the colours. It sounds delicious too!
Kate Hackworthy says
Thanks April! 🙂
superfitbabe says
So pretty and delicious!
Kate Hackworthy says
Thank you so much! 🙂
Kate | The Veg Space says
What a lovely idea - love avotoast so this sounds like a great alternative to try! Thanks for including my soup recipe too!
Kate Hackworthy says
It's a lovely soup! 🙂
HedgeComber says
OMG, I have a craving for peas on toast 😀 It looks really lovely, shall pin for those days when I need some quick and easy inspiration.
Janie x
Kate Hackworthy says
It certainly is quick and easy! I hope you like them 🙂
Jo says
I love minted peas and I now must try them on toast. Great idea
Kate Hackworthy says
It's strange but really works, Jo!
the foodie couple says
a lovely twist on avocado. i love crushed peas so will be trying this one out!
Kate Hackworthy says
I hope you like it! 🙂