Peas and broad beans recipe

Name: Peas and broad beans recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 Rashers of smoked streaky bacon; 150 g (5.3oz) Scrubbed carrot, medium diced; 300 g (10.6oz) Peas (podded) or half and half mix with broad beans, (podded); 2 Medium banana shallots or 1 medium white onion shallots; 1 tsp Chopped thyme; 150 ml (5.3fl oz) Medium cider; 1.5 tsp Red wine vinegar; 1.5 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp Nutmeg; 1 Half a medium sized cos lettuce, divided lengthways then cut across in 1cm ribbons; 20 g (0.7oz) Cold butter; 2 tbsp Curly parsley, finely chopped; 1 pinch Salt and pepper to season

Servings: persons

6 Rashers of smoked streaky bacon
150 g (5.3oz) Scrubbed carrot, medium diced
300 g (10.6oz) Peas (podded) or half and half mix with broad beans, (podded)
2 Medium banana shallots or 1 medium white onion shallots
1 tsp Chopped thyme
150 ml (5.3fl oz) Medium cider
1.5 tsp Red wine vinegar
1.5 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Nutmeg
1 Half a medium sized cos lettuce, divided lengthways then cut across in 1cm ribbons
20 g (0.7oz) Cold butter
2 tbsp Curly parsley, finely chopped
1 pinch Salt and pepper to season

1
Chop each bacon rasher in four and place in a saucepan over a medium heat with a small splash of water to get the fat rendering.
2
After the water has evaporated a little fat should have melted from the rind.
3
Continue to fry the bacon until it just begins to colour.
4
Throw in the carrots and shallots then grate over some nutmeg to taste.
5
Soften altogether for 8 minutes or so before adding the peas followed by the cider, mustard and vinegar.
6
Gently simmer all together for ten minutes or so.
7
If adding fresh broad beans, drop them in the pan for the last 5 minutes.
8
Finally season to taste before turning through the chopped lettuce.
9
It should only just wilt with the stalk remaining crunchy.
10
Stir in the cold butter to thicken the juices Serve scattered with freshly chopped parsley or mint.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 Rashers of smoked streaky bacon, 150 g (5.3oz) Scrubbed carrot, medium diced, 300 g (10.6oz) Peas (podded) or half and half mix with broad beans, (podded), 2 Medium banana shallots or 1 medium white onion shallots, and more.

Yes, Peas and broad beans recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!