Best Frozen Peas Substitutes in Vegan Shepherd's Pie
This recipe calls for 150 g frozen peas. If you're out of frozen peas or need to adapt the recipe, here are 4 tested substitutes - each with a quantity guide and notes on how it changes the dish.
About This Substitution
Role in this recipe: Colour, sweetness, protein, texture
When peas aren't available or you want a different green vegetable.
4 Substitutes for Frozen Peas in Vegan Shepherd's Pie
1. Edamame (frozen, shelled)
Ratio: 1:1
Slightly firmer and nuttier - more protein than peas. Excellent in rice dishes and stir-fries.
2. Broad beans (frozen, shelled)
Ratio: 1:1
Creamier texture with a more distinctly earthy, vegetal flavour. Need slightly longer cooking.
3. Sweetcorn (frozen)
Ratio: 1:1
Sweeter and crisper - changes the flavour profile but adds similarly bright colour.
4. Chopped sugar snap peas
Ratio: 1:1
Crunchier and sweeter - better in dishes where you want texture to remain.
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