Peas With Prosciutto And Onions
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A simple spring side dish of sweet peas and pearl onions sautéed with prosciutto in olive oil. The salty ham complements the fresh peas, making a quick and flavorful accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds English or garden pea pods (about 2 cups shelled, or one 10-ounce package frozen peas)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 24 pearl onions, peeled, (or use thawed frozen pearl onions)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 4 ounces prosciutto or ham, finely diced
- (1 to 2 teaspoons water, if using fresh peas)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients - no prep needed yet.
- 2 pounds English or garden pea pods (about 2 cups shelled, or one 10-ounce package frozen peas)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 24 pearl onions, peeled, (or use thawed frozen pearl onions)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 4 ounces prosciutto or ham, finely diced
- (1 to 2 teaspoons water, if using fresh peas)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Shell or have ready: 2 pounds English or garden pea pods (about 2 cups shelled, or one 10-ounce package frozen peas)
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Step 2.
Heat in a large skillet over medium heat: 3 tablespoons olive oil
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Step 3.
Add and brown lightly, shaking the skillet occasionally: 24 pearl onions, peeled, (or use thawed frozen pearl onions)
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Step 4.
Add: 3 tablespoons water
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Step 5.
Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shelled or frozen peas along with: 4 ounces prosciutto or ham, finely diced; (1 to 2 teaspoons water, if using fresh peas); Salt and black pepper to taste
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Step 6.
Cover and cook until the peas are tender, 5 to 8 minutes for fresh peas, 3 to 5 minutes for frozen.
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