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
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 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
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 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
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
About 1 min
- 4
Add the green peas and water to the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
About 2 min
- 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
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
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
Store leftover guisantes con jamón in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.