Pumpkin and Pea Damper Muffins with Thyme and Bush Tomato Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-07 · Updated 2026-07-07

Savory muffins combining roasted pumpkin and green peas with fragrant thyme, served alongside a tangy bush tomato relish for an Australian twist. This Australian-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, turns self-raising flour, pumpkin puree, frozen green peas into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 12, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups self-raising flour
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup, thawed frozen green peas
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 medium, finely chopped bush tomatoes
• 1 small, deseeded and finely chopped red chili
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for relish)
• 1 tsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin. In a large bowl, mix 2 cups self-raising flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup thawed frozen green peas, 3/4 cup milk, and 2 tbsp olive oil until just combined.
2. Step 2: Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
3. Step 3: While muffins bake, prepare bush tomato relish by combining 4 finely chopped bush tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1 small deseeded and chopped red chili, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tsp honey in a bowl. Stir well and set aside to marinate.
4. Step 4: Remove muffins from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with a generous spoonful of bush tomato and chili relish on the side.