Peas with Ham

This dish is the perfect example of how a few ingredients, when they are high quality, can create an exceptional meal. The key is not to overcook the peas so they keep their vibrant green color and firm texture. To balance the salty intensity of the ham and bring out the natural sweetness of the legume without adding more sodium, we will use Bonsalt .

Technical Sheet

• Estimated time: 20 minutes

• Difficulty: ⭐

• Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

• 500g peas (fresh, high-quality frozen, or fine-quality canned)

• 100g Iberian or Serrano ham, diced into small cubes

• 1 small spring onion or 2 scallions

• 1 clove garlic

• 50ml white wine (optional)

• Extra virgin olive oil

• Seasoning: Bonsalt and a pinch of white pepper.

Professional Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Pre-cooking (if fresh or frozen): Blanch the peas in boiling water for 4-5 minutes. Drain them and rinse under ice-cold water to stop the cooking and set the chlorophyll (the green color). If using canned peas, simply drain them well.

2. Base sauté: In a large skillet with a splash of olive oil, sauté the very finely chopped onion and the sliced garlic clove until translucent, without letting them brown too much.

3. Ham treatment: Add the ham cubes to the skillet. Chef's tip: Sauté them for just one minute so they release their fat and aroma, but avoid letting them toughen or become too salty from the intense heat.

4. Integration: Add the peas to the skillet. If you decide to use white wine, add it now and let the alcohol evaporate over high heat for a couple of minutes.

5. Technical seasoning: Add a pinch of Bonsalt and white pepper. Using Bonsalt here is strategic: since it includes ham (which is already rich in sodium), adding regular salt would drive the dish's saltiness up too much. The potassium in Bonsalt enhances the sweet flavor of the pea without competing with the power of the ham.

6. Finishing: Sauté everything together for another 2-3 minutes so the flavors blend and serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis and Total Macros

Understanding what we eat is vital. Here is the breakdown of macronutrients per serving and the technical sheet for our products.

> Note: The sodium value shown corresponds only to the seasoning used (Bonsalt), not the intrinsic sodium in the ham.

These Peas with Ham are a light, protein-packed, and delicious dinner. Go ahead and make them and enjoy a traditional dish with just the right touch of seasoning!