Smashed peas with freekeh, broccoli and avocado

Peas, and frozen ones too, are compelling protagonists in family cooking. Inexpensive, accessible and requiring minimal preparation, it doesn’t hurt to keep one or two – or three! – bags in your freezer for every occasion. These smashed peas are a fine example of how satisfying and flavourful everyday ingredients can be; in this salad, they bring an exciting green creaminess to the vegetables and grains. The smashed peas can also be used as a chunky pasta sauce, especially when served with a small pasta shape such as orecchiette.