Peas and Pancetta
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5
Peas and Pancetta
Description
Fresh or thawed frozen peas are either blanched or used directly in a skillet where diced pancetta is browned until golden with its fat rendered. The rendered fat is then used to soften sliced shallots and infuse the pan with mild heat from red pepper flakes. Peas are added and warmed through with freshly squeezed lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Finished with crisp pancetta returned to the pan and lemon zest sprinkled on top, this dish offers a harmonious contrast of smoky saltiness from the pancetta, tender sweetness from peas, and aromatic sharpness from shallots and citrus. The combination of textures and flavors makes it easy to incorporate as a vegetable side or integrated into pasta dishes.
A recommendation is to pair this with pasta and a protein like chicken to complete a meal. The dish is straightforward but relies on the quality of pancetta and fresh peas for best results.
Ingredients
- ½ pound pancetta cut into small dice
- 3 shallot halved and thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound peas or frozen peas that you've let thaw, fresh
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- salt kosher salt and freshly cracked
- black pepper kosher salt and freshly cracked
Instructions
- If using fresh peas, bring a medium pot of water to boil. Blanch the peas for 3-4 minutes and remove. If using frozen peas, skip this first step.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until golden brown and the fat has rendered. Remove the pancetta to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Add the shallots and red pepper flakes to the pan and cook until soft. Add the peas and lemon juice cook until warmed through. Transfer to a large bowl and top with the crisp pancetta and lemon zest.
Notes
- Serving this dish alongside pasta and a protein such as chicken will complete the meal well.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 485IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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