Peas and Pancetta Recipe

5 from 2 votes

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

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: pancetta peas, peas with pancetta, vegetable side dish

Servings:

Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces pancetta, 1/4-inch-diced
1 large shallot, halved and sliced
16 ounces frozen peas
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
1-1/2 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.

Notes

Serving size: 1/2 cup

WW Points: 3

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4 PointsPlus (Old plan)

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.

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