Pea and Spring Onion Champ

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14

Creamy and delicious Pea and Spring Onion Champ recipe

by The Chefin Side

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

373

Sugar

Fat

16g

Pea and Spring Onion Champ is a traditional Irish dish that is packed full of flavor and nutrients. The creamy mashed potatoes paired with bright green peas and spring onions make for a perfect side dish that can be served alongside almost anything. This dish is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, and it’s also a comforting and homey recipe that can be enjoyed year-round.

Instructions

1.	Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
2.	Drain and mash thoroughly with the butter and enough milk to give a soft consistency.
3.	Cook the peas in boiling salted water until just tender, then drain well.
4.	Stir in the chopped spring onions, parsley, and peas.
5.	Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

PROS

This classic Irish potato dish is full of healthy green peas and spring onions.

It’s a perfect recipe for spring and summer, and it pairs well with almost any main course.

It is rich and creamy but still healthy, and it can be made in large batches for a crowd.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories and fat, depending on how much butter and milk is used.

It may not be suitable for those on a very low-carb or low-fat diet.

Some people may find the peas and onions to be too strong for their taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Peas are a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, and a variety of vitamins and minerals including vitamin K and folate.
Spring onions contain vitamins C and A, as well as trace amounts of other nutrients like iron and calcium.
Potatoes are a good source of carbs, potassium, and vitamin C.

	1 1/2 kg potatoes , scrubbed
	100 g butter
	500 ml milk ( if you want it rich use 3/4 milk to 1/4 cream )
	450 g peas
	75 g spring onions , chopped
	4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
	salt & freshly ground black pepper