- What kind of peas should I use?
- Young, frozen green peas are best because they are sweet and vibrantly colored. Canned peas are too soft and dull for this.
Creamy Green Pea and Potato Casserole
Breaking with tradition: instead of sour cream, a vibrant, sweet green pea cream embraces layers of sliced potatoes. This dish is visually striking with its play of green and yellow layers and offers surprising harmony: the richness of coconut cream and freshness of peas meet the comfort of roasted potatoes.
Ingredients
1.5
lbs
Potatoes
10
oz
Green Peas (frozen or fresh)
3/4
cup
Coconut Cream (thick, canned)
2
cloves
Garlic
3
tbsp
Olive Oil
1 1/2
cups
Vegan Cheese, shredded
3
tbsp
Breadcrumbs
1
tsp
Salt
1/2
tsp
White Pepper
1
bunch
Fresh Parsley
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Equipment Needed
- Blender
- Pot
- Baking Dish
Allergen Information
Wheat (breadcrumbs)
Instructions
1
✓
Boil potatoes in their skins in salted water until tender. Cool completely, peel, and slice into rounds.
Tip: Due to starch retrogradation, cooled potatoes are firmer and slice cleanly without breaking.
2
✓
Cook the peas in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then drain.
Tip: Do not overcook; keep them bright green.
3
✓
Place peas, coconut cream, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blitz until completely smooth and vibrantly green.
Tip: The fat in the coconut cream creates a creamy emulsion.
4
✓
Oil a baking dish. Layer the potatoes, spread with pea cream, and sprinkle with a little cheese. Repeat layers.
5
✓
Top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs, then drizzle with a little oil.
Tip: The combination of crumbs and oil creates a crispy crust.
6
✓
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
7
✓
Let rest before serving, then garnish with parsley.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Potatoes
- 10 oz Green Peas (frozen or fresh)
- 3/4 cup Coconut Cream (thick, canned)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 cups Vegan Cheese, shredded
- 3 tbsp Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp White Pepper
- 1 bunch Fresh Parsley