Frozen peas are one ingredient I almost always have in my kitchen.

Until recently, I thought everyone loved frozen peas as much as I do.

But while I was doing research for this story, I discovered that they’ve become horribly underserved.

Bowls of curry with peas.

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Or maybe it’s because peas just aren’twhat’s trending right now.

Whatever it is, it has made it hard to find pea recipes that don’t involvefried rice.

Clearly, the veg is not being used to its fullest potential.

Slices of bread topped with pea mash.

Together, we can change that.

Help start the frozen pea revolution by making one of these 13 adventurous recipes.

They go way beyond what you’ve come to expect from this little green vegetable.

Bowl of green soup topped with mint.

Sweet Pea CrostinifromSimple Seasonal

The spread on these crostini also makes an excellent dip for crudite.

They add a pleasant pop and sweetness to this snack time favorite.

Pea and Prosciutto SaladfromBon Appetit

This salad is one of my all-time faves.

Guacamole with peas.

Vegan Pea MeatballsfromGreen Kitchen Stories

Meet your new favorite meatless meatballs.

Homemade Spicy Roasted Wasabi PeasfromCotter Crunch

Try DIYing this popular snack.

Cotter Crunch uses canned peas, but frozen peas will work just fine.

Salad topped with peas pancetta and arugula.

(Just be sure to defrost them!)

One-Pot Kale Sweet Potato CurryfromMinimalist Baker

I love adding peas to curry.

It always makes the curry a little less heavy.

Bowls of grated cauliflower peas more.

Pea and Asparagus RisottofromCookie and Kate

Pea and asparagus risotto is the best kind of risotto.

Fritters with yogurt in a basket.

Red potatoes in a bowl with peas.

Meatballs on a baking sheet.

Stack of potstickers.

Bowl of wasabi peas.

Bowls of curry with peas.

Bread slices spread with pea pesto.

Bowl of risotto from overhead.