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Side Dish

Guisantes con Jamón

This classic Spanish side dish features tender green peas simmered with savory serrano ham. It's a simple, comforting accompaniment that comes together quickly, perfect for a weeknight meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
25 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
197 kcal
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Gluten-free
Guisantes con Jamón

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 100 gserrano ham, diced
  • 2 clovegarlic, minced
  • 500 ggreen pea, frozen or fresh
  • 0.5 cupwater
  • 0.25 tspsalt(optional)
  • 0.13 tspblack pepper, freshly ground(optional)

Equipment

large skillet · frying pan

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.

    About 1 min

  2. 2

    Add the diced serrano ham to the pan and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to crisp and render its fat.

    About 4 min

  3. 3

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

    About 1 min

  4. 4

    Add the green peas and water to the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

    About 2 min

  5. 5

    Cover the pan and continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the peas are tender and cooked through.

    About 6 min

    Cook’s note: If using fresh peas, they may require a slightly longer cooking time.

  6. 6

    Remove the lid and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes if there is too much liquid, allowing some of it to evaporate.

    About 2 min

  7. 7

    Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

    Cook’s note: Serrano ham is salty, so taste before adding extra salt.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
197kcal
Protein
11.9g
Carbs
18.3g
Fat
7.9g
Fibre
6.5g
Sugar
7.1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover guisantes con jamón in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.

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