These crunchy roasted peas make a fantastic snack for kids and adults alike! Frozen green peas are thawed then seasoned with paprika and garlic salt before being baked to perfection in the oven.

bowl of roasted peas in the center of a piece of parchment paper

Hey Veg World! I’m back this week with another recipe that uses frozen, but still seasonally relevant, produce. This time, I’m celebrating spring peas!

I’ve been dropping tips for making the most out of long-lasting veggies while we all try to limit trips to the grocery store. Check out the Roasted Frozen Broccoli (with 5 seasoning ideas!) and Roasted Frozen Brussels Sprouts for some inspiration.

But while I love both of those recipes, I’m REALLY smitten with these roasted peas! They’re seriously so delicious. Will and I ate the whole tray within minutes. This, by the way, is totally fair game, because peas are loaded with fiber and make a great healthy snack. #Winning.

Just remember to dry the peas off as best you can before baking, so that they can dry out even more in the oven and transform into a crunchy snack. Don’t skimp on the paprika and garlic salt either. These seasonings make roasted peas super flavorful and pretty addicting, to be honest.

side view of a pink bowl with roasted peas on parchment paper

How to Make Roasted Peas

Let the peas thaw in a bowl, colander, or on a paper towel. This can take anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes at room temp.
Place the peas between two paper towels and gently press the top towel down to soak up excess moisture. Repeat until the peas are noticeably drier.
Transfer the peas to a lined baking sheet and toss in olive oil, paprika, and garlic salt. Bake!

green peas spread out on a white paper towel on top of a counter

green peas in between two white paper towels

Expert Tips

To get the best possible result for this recipe, follow these tips:

Let the peas thaw completely. Partially frozen peas have too much water in them. They’ll steam in the oven instead of crisping up.
Press as much water as possible out of the thawed peas in between paper towels. But do this gently…you don’t want the peas to be smushed.
Feel free to mix up the seasonings. I love the combination of paprika and garlic, but you may prefer salt and pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper, or other spices.
Don’t overcrowd the peas on the baking sheet. They need room to release moisture.
Shake the baking sheet every 10 to 15 minutes to promote even cooking.

roasted peas spread out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Ok, I’m getting hungry just looking at these photos. I hope you love this crunchy pea snack as much as I do and that it helps you get more creative with frozen produce!

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