Description
A quick, savory side dish featuring peas and crispy pancetta, balanced with sweet pear, shallots, tangy Dijon, and a squeeze of lemon, perfect for holiday meals.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas (If using frozen, add directly to skillet without thawing.)
- 4 oz pancetta (Diced or sliced into matchsticks.)
- 1 ripe pear (Diced and tossed with lemon juice to prevent browning.)
- 2 medium shallots (Diced.)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (Freshly squeezed.)
- 1 pinch black pepper (To taste.)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the pancetta. Cook until golden brown and crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove pancetta and set aside, leaving some fat in the pan.
- Add shallots to the skillet and sauté until soft and slightly golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the diced pear and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the peas and a splash of water or broth, stirring until heated through.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard and return the crispy pancetta to the skillet. Mix well and adjust seasoning.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the peas. This dish is best served fresh but can be prepped in advance by dicing shallots and pear ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Vegetable
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 10
