Peas and Pancetta

If you are looking for a simple side dish that pairs with just about everything, you need to give these Peas with Pancetta a try. With just a handful of common ingredients, minimal chopping and about 20 minutes from start to finish, this delicious dish is a snap to prepare.

Fresh cooked peas with pancetta

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Peas and Pancetta Side Dish?

According to my calculations, each serving has 145 calories.

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How to Make Peas with Pancetta, Step-by-Step

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.

Ready to make peas with pancetta

Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet (affiliate link) or sauté pan.

Step 3: Add the pancetta and shallot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the pancetta begins to brown and the shallot is tender and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Cooking the shallots and pancetta

Step 4: Add the frozen peas, salt and pepper and cook over medium-low heat until the peas are hot and heated through, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the peas and cook until hot

Step 5: Turn of heat, stir in mint. Taste before serving and add additional seasonings if desired.

Stir in the mint and adjust seasonings, if necessary

Step 6: Serve hot.

Peas with pancetta

Step 7: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

Shallots are like smaller and milder tasting onions with just a hint of garlic. Look for them near the onions in most well-stocked grocery stores.

To make this ahead, sauté the pancetta and shallots as instructed. Remove from heat and set aside. When you are ready to finish the recipe, reheat the pancetta, add the peas and finish according to recipe directions.

Serving Suggestions

This simple gluten-free side dish pairs well with most any protein—beef, pork, chicken and salmon, shrimp or your favorite seafood.

Peas with pancetta and fresh mint

Ways to Use Leftovers

Store any leftover peas in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Gently reheat in microwave (affiliate link) until heated through. Alternatively, reheat in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warm.

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Peas and Pancetta

Just a handful of easy to find ingredients and about 20 minutes are all you need to prepare this wonderfully versatile side dish that pairs well with most any protein.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time12 minutes mins

Total Time17 minutes mins

Servings (adjustable): 7

Calories: 145

Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 4 ounces pancetta, ¼-inch-diced
• ▢ 1 large shallot, halved and sliced
• ▢ 16 ounces frozen peas
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• ▢ 1-½ tablespoons fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced

Instructions

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan.
• Add the pancetta and shallot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the pancetta begins to brown and the shallot is tender and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add the frozen peas, salt and pepper and cook over medium-low heat until the peas are hot and heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Turn of heat, stir in mint. Taste before serving and add additional seasonings if desired.
• Serve hot.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Equipment

Chef Knife

Cutting Board

Skillet

Recipe Notes

Shallots are like smaller and milder tasting onions with just a hint of garlic. Look for them near the onions in most well-stocked grocery stores.

To make this ahead, sauté the pancetta and shallots as instructed. Remove from heat and set aside. When you are ready to finish the recipe, reheat the pancetta, add the peas and finish according to recipe directions.

Serving size: ½ cup

Click here to see your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.

4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Peas and Pancetta

Amount Per Serving (1 /2 cup)

Calories 145 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Carbohydrates 9.5g3%

Fiber 3.6g14%

Protein 7.7g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: pancetta peas, peas with pancetta

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Recipe source: Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (affiliate link) by Ina Garten

*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

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