Sautéed Peas and Ham
Sautéed Peas and Ham is a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian recipe with 10 servings. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This side dish has 117 calories, 5g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. A mixture of water, peas, small-dice onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes.
Instructions
Heat a large frying pan with a tightfitting lid over medium heat until hot, about 3 minutes.
Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and swirl to melt and coat the pan.
Add the onions or shallots, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the ham and cook, stirring occasionally, until some fat renders, about 3 minutes.Increase the heat to high, add the peas, water, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stir to combine. Cook, covered, stirring every few minutes, until the peas are just cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Remove from heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and stir to combine. Taste and season with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.