Peas With Roasted Shallots

This flavoursome side dish of peas with caramelised onions from James Martin is healthy and versatile

• Cooking Time Prep 15 mins
  Cook 15 mins
• Skill Level Easy
• Servings Serves 8

Nutrition per serving

• Kcalories

  176

• Protein

  8g

• Carbs

  25g

• Fat

  5g

• Saturates

  1g

• Fibre

  7g

• Sugar

  17g

• Salt

  0.03g

Ingredients

• 550g shallots, peeled and halved
• 85g golden caster sugar
• 1kg frozen peas
• bunch mint, chopped
• 3 tbsp good-quality extra-virgin olive oil
• juice ½ lemon

Directions

1. Turn oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the shallots in the sugar. Heat a large ovenproof frying pan until hot, and add the shallots. Cook for a few mins to caramelise the outside to a nice golden colour, then transfer to the oven for 5 mins to cook through.
2. 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 with your favourite roast.

Categories: All Christmas