16 mangetout recipes

Why we love mangetout

Mangetout is a handy veg to have in the fridge – whether eaten raw, sliced into salads or cooked briefly in soups and stews, it's an easy way to get a portion of veg and help hit your five-a-day target. Mangetout take just minutes to cook and is often found in chicken or veggie curries, providing a pop of freshness and colour. In salads, it adds welcome crunch – you can also try it raw in veg-packed spring rolls.

Health benefits of mangetout

Mangetout is a good source of fibre, which aids healthy digestion. It's also high in vitamin C and vitamin K.

Easy mangetout recipes

Mangetout, pea and fennel salad with smoked trout

This fresh and light assortment of mangetout, peas, fennel and smoked trout packs in lots of big flavours yet is ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for a quick dinner when you’re running short of time.

Vegan Thai red curry

Make a plate of vegan Thai red curry, paired with plenty of fresh mangetout, ginger and Quorn, for a no-fuss curry dish which serves up to four.

Spring vegetable rolls with kale pesto

For a fresh and easy midweek dinner idea, why not try these spring vegetable rolls stuffed with mangetout, asparagus, lettuce and an abundance of herbs.

Thai yellow curry chicken noodles

Crunchy mangetout pairs well with chicken in the light coconutty curry, made with Thai yellow curry paste for a fragrant dinner without the fuss.

Sticky pork and mangetout stir-fry

This simple but satisfying stir-fry of pork, noodles and mangetout is taken further with a drizzling of sweet chilli sauce, making it a fast midweek meal with a kick.

Thai-style broccoli fried rice

Packed with protein and low in calories, this speedy broccoli rice dish is full of exciting texture and flavour, with punchy chilli, zingy lime, crunchy veg and peanuts.

Sumac salmon with spring fattoush

This nourishing sumac-frilled salmon recipe packs in 10 different plant foods thanks to a vibrant, no-cook fattoush made with beetroot, cucumber, feta and plenty of fresh herbs.

Healthy chicken and lentil salad

Check out this vibrant griddled chicken salad with crunchy green beans, seasonal mangetout and mustardy lentils. This quick and easy salad is low calorie and ready in 30 minutes – the perfect way to start the week.

Healthy miso chicken soup

Fry shredded chicken in miso and gochujang and add to this nutritious broth for a gut-friendly meal.

Vegetable satay curry

This creamy vegan curry is packed with plenty of nutritious veggies, warming ginger and chilli for a healthy meat-free meal.

Coconut and lemongrass poached chicken with lime rice

Fluffy steamed rice, crunchy veg and aromatic Thai spices go into making this comforting chicken bowl. Low calorie and gluten free, it's the perfect meal for someone with dietary restrictions looking for a quick and easy mid-week dinner idea.

Star anise and soy broth with seared steak

Fresh mangetout adds lots of crunch and texture in this simple beef broth dish, an easy noodle recipe that’s ready in 30 minutes.

Chicken meatball tom kha gai

Transform chicken sausages into easy meatballs for this comforting Thai coconut soup flavoured with ginger and chilli.

Aubergine Thai jungle curry

Whip up this flavourful, low-calorie aubergine Thai jungle curry in just 20 minutes using a premade curry paste. Perfect for a midweek meal.

Spinach falafel with sesame mangetout salad

Fresh mangetout is crisp and sweet and provides the perfect crunch in this summery salad, paired with spinach falafel.

Coconut chickpea curry

The best quick vegetarian curry. Full of good-for-you ingredients: butternut squash, mangetout, chickpeas, spinach and spices, this will tempt any veg-phobic family members to dig in. Serve with rice on the side.