Mangetout recipes
Also known as the snow or sugar pea, mangetout are a flat-podded variety of pea, eaten whole while the peas within are still very small – hence the French name, which means ‘eat everything’. Crisp and sweet, they can be served raw, or lightly steamed, boiled or stir-fried. Try our delicious and easy recipes for mangetout in salad and stir fries.
This speedy veggie stir-fry is super easy to make, packed with vegetables and full of flavour.
Each serving provides 103kcal, 3g protein, 7g carbohydrate (of which 7g sugars), 6g fat (of which 0.7g saturates), 3.5g fibre and 1.4g salt.
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Buyer's guide
Mangetout are in season from June to September. Look for firm, vibrant green pods that aren’t limp or discoloured.
Storage
Mangetout will remain crisp and fresh in the fridge for up to three days. They can be blanched and frozen, but may lose their characteristic crunch when defrosted.