I Like My Peas with Pancetta

Name: I Like My Peas with Pancetta
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz or 330 gr of fresh shelled sweet peas, rinsed; 4 oz or 100 gr pancetta, bacon or guanciale, cured pig's cheek (omit if vegetarian); 1 small onion, sliced; 1-2 cloves garlic; 2-3 cherry tomatoes, halved; spoonful red wine vinegar; small handful parsley, chopped; salt & pepper; extra virgin olive oil

I Like My Peas with Pancettan is a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal side dish. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 406 calories, 8g of protein, and 36g of fat.

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Cook time

45 min

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Servings

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Ingredients

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Nutrition

per serving

406 kcal

Calories

8 g

Protein

36 g

Fat

15 g

Carbs

Ingredients

For 4 servings

Instructions

1
Bring a medium pot up to boil. In the meantime, in a medium skillet on medium-low heat, slowly render down the pancetta for 4-5 minutes, trying not to brown it and not crispy. If it starts to brown remove the pan from the heat or lower the flame.
2
Next add garlic & onion, saut for 5-6 minutes.
3
(Vegetarian Note: Just omit the the pancetta & saut the onions & garlic in olive oil.)
4
When the onions & garlic are about 2 minutes from being ready, add the tomatoes.
5
At the same time toss the peas in the water and blanch for 2-3 minutes. You want them approximately half-cooked. Strain the peas and throw them directly into the pan with the pancetta adding a spoonful of the pea-water. Allow to cook until peas are cooked but still have a bite.
6
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt & pepper.
7
Just before you serve, toss in the herbs and drizzle with good extra virgin olive oil.