French-style peas
A traditional French recipe, "Petis pois à la Française", with a personal twist, but very easy to prepare. It is an ideal accompaniment for meat, poultry or even a grilled fillet of fish.
159 K 3.7/5 (30 reviews)
30 min.
Easy
12 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: July 15th 2012
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
3 spring onions (scallions) - 2
2 cups small pieces of bacon - 3
3 tablespoons olive oil - 4
10 cups peas - 5
2⁄3 cup butter - 6
salt - 7
pepper
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 15 min.
All in all: 30 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Prepare 3 spring onions (scallions) and chop finely.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a non-stick pan then add 2 cups small pieces of bacon and fry lightly.
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Remove the fried bacon and set aside, but leave the fat in the pan. Add the onion, salt and pepper.
Cook for 1 or 2 minutes without colouring, then drain the cooked onion and set aside.
Cook for 1 or 2 minutes without colouring, then drain the cooked onion and set aside.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Shell 10 cups peas and boil for 2 or 3 minutes just until nicely tender.
(The French call this "English cooking" - ironic in this recipe!).
(The French call this "English cooking" - ironic in this recipe!).
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Drain the peas and cool them rapidly under cold running water.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Melt 2⁄3 cup butter in a saucepan on medium heat, then add the peas.
Stage 7 - 5 min.
Add the bacon and onion, mix well and just heat through. Check the seasoning and it's ready.
Remarks
If you are using frozen peas, only use half the weight and cook for a little longer. Taste to check when they are done.
And to drink?
This will depend on what you are eating with the peas. If they are the main dish, you might like to try a Menetou-Salon red.
Keeping: A few days in the fridge in a sealed container.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 140 RDI=60 % | 330 RDI=30 % | 420 RDI=60 % | 5,600 RDI=280 % | 23,440 RDI: 280 % |
| Per 100 g | 4 RDI=2 % | 9 RDI=1 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 170 RDI=8 % | 690 RDI: 8 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=5 % | 30 RDI=3 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 470 RDI=20 % | 1,950 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 15.30 €
- Per person : 1.30 €
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