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Pea Pancetta Shallots Crispy

A delightful dish featuring sweet peas, crispy pancetta, and caramelized shallots, perfect as a side or a light main.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, Side
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
  • 4 oz pancetta diced
  • 2 medium shallots sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Dish
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the diced pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the pancetta and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
  3. Add olive oil to the skillet and sauté the sliced shallots until they are soft and caramelized, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the peas to the skillet and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through.
  5. Return the crispy pancetta to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and stir to combine.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute pancetta with smoked tempeh or omit it entirely.