Mushy Peas

Mushy peas are a traditional British side dish made from marrowfat peas that are soaked and simmered until they form a thick, textured paste. They are a staple accompaniment to fish and chips, pie and mash, and other classic British pub fare, often seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes mint.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fibre, with a moderate amount of plant-based protein and very little fat. A typical serving provides a good amount of vitamins like folate and minerals such as iron, with a rough calorie count of around 150-200 per generous portion.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	1 g
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	400 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Folate	120 mcg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin K	25 mcg
Magnesium	50 mg
Phosphorus	130 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, mushy peas are a quintessential part of British working-class cuisine, deeply associated with chip shops and the tradition of 'chippy tea'. Nutritionally, they are a surprisingly good source of resistant starch, which can benefit gut health.