Peas, pancetta and onions

Hi there

Sometimes I get sick of salads sometimes I want something different to go with my summer dinner. Sometimes hubby starts complaining he's turning into a rabbit.

There are other delicious spring and summer veges that can make wonderful side dishes. One of Scotts favorites is braised peas and onions with pancetta.  It sounds like a winter dish I know and of course you can have it that way..but try it as a side with bbq or roasted chicken and it is yummy!

Recipe is pretty simple

25g butter
100gm pancetta chopped up
2 onions (I like red for color but brown are fine) cut into quarters or sliced whatever you like
few sprigs of thyme
2 cups peas thawed if frozen
150 to 200 mls chicken stock

Melt the butter in a pan and add the onions. Toss and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes.  I often put a lid on to almost steam them  for the last 5 minutes and keep them moist. It also reduces the risk that they will burn. Take the lid off and add the pancetta and let it cook for 3 mins. Add the thyme, peas and chicken stock. Season well and simmer for almost 5-6 mins until the peas are tender and the stock has mostly cooked off.

Enjoy

Me xx