Green pea pâté

Ingredients list:

Instructions:

1. Place the peas in a microwave proof bowl, cover with water and cook on high for 6 minutes until well cooked. Drain and leave to cool. Alternatively, place the peas in a pan with boiling water. Simmer for 2 minutes until they are well cooked but still a fresh green colour. Drain and cool. 
2. Once the peas are cold, place them in a small blender pot*. Add the red onion, soya yoghurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend until everything is combined and a rough spread is formed. Check the flavour and add more lemon juice or seasoning as needed. 
3. Transfer to a small dish and sprinkle chilli flakes on top. 
4. Serve with toasted bread or wrap and raw veggies. Keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Notes:

• If you don’t have a blender pot to use, a stick blender will work. Otherwise mash everything together with a fork. The texture will be rougher, but it still tastes great. 
• Leave out raw onion if you wish and/or add mint or coriander leaves if you have some to hand.
• If you don’t have soya yoghurt, add a little soya cream or, if not, soya milk to moisten the mix and extra lemon to keep it tart.

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