This is a handy side dish for a roast dinner and adds a bit of interest to a bag of frozen peas, which our freezer is never without.
Peas with Roasted Shallots & Mint – serves 8
- 550g shallots, peeled and halved
- 85g golden caster sugar
- 1 kg frozen peas
- a bunch of fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tbsp good quality olive oil
- juice of ½ lemon
Heat your oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
Toss the shallots in the sugar. Heat a large ovenproof frying pan until hot, then add the sugary shallots. Cook for a few minutes to caramelise the outside, then transfer to the oven for 5 mins to cook through.
Cook the peas in boiling salted water for 2 mins until tender, drain and mix with the shallots, mint, olive oil and lemon juice. Season and serve.
(Original recipe from BBC Good Food.)
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Lovely peas dish !