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Easy Peas with Pancetta
This recipe for pancetta and peas is one of the simplest, most flavorful Italian sides you can make. The sweet and salty combination is so satisfying and pairs beautifully with just about any main dish. It’s perfect for spring, but frozen peas make it easy to enjoy any time of year!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- wooden spoon
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat the olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the fat renders and the pancetta becomes lightly crisp on the edges but still tender, about ⏱️ 6-8 minutes.
pancetta (cut into small dice)3 ounces
2
Add the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant, about ⏱️ 2-3 minutes.
3
Add the chicken stock and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan and bring up to a boil.
4
Add the frozen peas directly to the pan, then stir well to coat the peas.
frozen peas (preferably petit peas)12 ounces
5
Cover and cook for about ⏱️ 3-4 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally until the peas are fully heated through and tender.
6
Remove the lid and continue cooking for another minute or two, while stirring, until most of the liquid reduces and the peas are lightly glazed.
7
Season generously with freshly ground black pepper and stir in the chopped parsley or mint. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if needed.
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)fresh parsley (or mint, finely chopped )2 tablespoons
8
Transfer to a serving bowl and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil just before serving.
extra virgin olive oil (plus more for finishing)1 tablespoon
Nutrition Facts
calories
201 kcal
fat Content
13 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
5 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
176 mg
protein Content
8 g
trans Fat Content
0.03 g
cholesterol Content
15 mg
carbohydrate Content
14 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
unsaturated Fat Content
8 g
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