Piselli in Padella: un contorno semplice e light

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced carrot and celery; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Add fresh peas, bay leaf, sugar, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Cover and braise on low heat for 15-20 minutes until peas are tender.

Remove bay leaf and stir in lemon zest and chopped parsley.

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving.

Serve warm, optionally topped with grated parmesan cheese.

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