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Braised Peas

Cultural Context

Braised peas, or 'piselli brasati', are a traditional Italian side dish often served in spring when peas are in season. This dish highlights the natural sweetness of fresh peas, which are braised with aromatic vegetables and herbs. It is commonly enjoyed as a simple yet flavorful accompaniment to various meats or as part of a vegetarian meal. In modern cooking, variations may include different herbs or additional vegetables, making it a versatile dish cherished in Italian households.

ItalianITside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
200 gr di piselli surgelati
1/2 scalogno
1/2 carota
50 gr di pancetta
1/2 dado per brodo
olio extra vergine d’oliva

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

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olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option for cooking.

1

Tagliamo finemente mezzo scalogno o, in alternativa, mezza cipolla.

2

Scaldiamo una padella sul fuoco con dell’olio extra vergine d’oliva.

3

Appena caldo, mettiamo lo scalogno a soffriggere insieme alla carota tagliata a piccoli pezzettini.

4

Trascorsi pochi minuti uniamo i piselli surgelati direttamente nella padella.

5

Aggiungiamo dell’acqua fino a ricoprirli e anche 1/2 dado che aiuterà il sapore, evitandoci di mettere sale e pepe.

6

Lasciamo cuocere per circa 15 minuti, fino a quando vediamo evaporare tutta l’acqua.

7

Unire la pancetta a cubetti che, grazie al calore della padella, scioglierà il suo grasso naturale.

8

Continuiamo la cottura a fuoco moderato per altri 10 minuti prima di servire.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

padella

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Piselli Brasati
Local Name: Piselli stufati

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