SMASHED TAHINI PEAS ON TOAST WITH ROASTED TOMATOES AND TOASTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS
This is a great alternative to avocado on toast - it’s more sustainable, you don’t have to worry about trying to find a ripe avocado, and it does not disappoint on taste!
It’s a perfectly balanced plate - with protein from the peas, healthy fats from the tahini and olive oil, and carbohydrates from the wholemeal bread. Ensuring your body is nourished, fuelled for the day ahead, very much satisfied!
Servings: 1
Time to create: 30 minutes
Equipment: chopping board, knife, saucepan, colander, grater, baking tray lined with baking paper, food processor (or potato masher/fork), spoon
Ingredients
100g Frozen Peas
1/2 tbsp Tahini (could be substituted for almond butter)
1 tbsp Olive Oil
6 Cherry Tomatoes
1 tbsp Sunflower Seeds
Handful of Rocket
2 sprigs of mint
Half a Lemon
Pinch of Garlic Powder
Pinch of Chilli flakes (optional)
1 slice of good quality wholemeal bread
Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees celsius.
Cut the tomatoes into quarters. Add to a bowl and drizzle with 1/2 tbsp of olive oil and add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Mix together.
Place the tomatoes, cut side up, on the lined baking tray and place in the oven for 25 minutes.
Whilst the tomatoes are roasting, place the peas in the pan with a pinch of salt and the mint stalks (leaves removed). Add boiling water and bring to the boil for 3 minutes.
Take the pan off the boil and drain. Rinse the peas in cold water to keep their freshness. Remove the mint stalks.
Grate the zest of the lemon (want approximately 1/2 tsp of lemon zest).
Place the peas in a bowl or food processor and add the tahini, juice of half a lemon, half a tbsp of olive oil, the garlic powder and a pinch of salt and pepper. If in a bowl mash the ingredients together. If you’re using a food processor, pulse a few times. You want the mixture to be too smooth.
Place a pan over a medium heat and add the sunflower seeds. Lightly toast. You want the seeds to be slightly golden, don’t let them burn.
Pop the bread in the toaster and lightly toast.
Top the toast with the smashed peas, roasted tomatoes, the rocket, lemon zest and toasted sunflower seeds. Option to add chilli flakes for a little kick!
Enjoy!
Top tip: If you’re feeling generous or want to bulk cook this recipe (it’s a great lunch option for the week) then adjust the amounts above accordingly.
