Ingredients:

For the Pickled Onions:
1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup White Vinegar
2 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Sugar
1/4 cup Water

For the Smashed Peas:
500g Frozen Peas
1/2 Lemon, juiced
1/3 cup Fresh Mint, chopped (plus 4 sprigs for cooking)
¼ cup Pepita, Almond, and Sunflower Seed Mix (toasted)
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions
1. Pickle the Onions: Combine the sliced red onion, white vinegar, salt, sugar, and water in a small bowl. Set aside to pickle while you prepare the peas.

2. Cook the Peas: Cook the frozen peas with two sprigs of mint in a large saucepan of boiling water for 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain the peas, reserving 1/2 cup for later.

3. Smash the Peas: Transfer the remaining pea mixture (excluding the reserved portion) to a food processor. Add the lemon juice, season with pepper, and process until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.

4. Fold in Reserved Peas: Add the reserved 1/2 cup of whole peas to the smashed pea mixture and gently fold them in to create some texture.

5. Assemble and Serve: Spoon the smashed peas onto a serving platter or bowl. Top with the pickled red onions and the toasted seed and nut mix.

Enjoy this refreshing side dish alongside cauliflower steaks, roasted lamb, or your favourite protein dish!