Rice with peas and pancetta recipe

Rice with Peas and Pancetta recipe

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This flavorful recipe for rice with peas and pancetta is a perfect combination of simplicity and taste. The dish features aromatic pancetta, tender green peas, and fluffy rice cooked to perfection. It is a versatile side dish that can complement a variety of main courses or can be enjoyed on its own as a light meal. With its savory flavors and vibrant colors, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and satisfy your hunger.

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Rice with peas and pancetta recipe details

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Ingredients

1 tbsp	olive oil
1 tbsp	butter
2 medium	leeks, finely sliced
150 g	rice
1 l	chicken or vegetable broth
200 g	peas
2 medium	zucchini, sliced
4 slice(s)	pancetta
2 tbsp	Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

Heat the oil and butter in a pan and cook the leeks for 5 minutes. Add the rice, stirring to coat. Add the stock, stirring well. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the peas, zucchini and season with salt and pepper. Cook for a further 5 minutes until the rice is tender.

Fry the pancetta in a separate pan until crisp.

To serve, spoon rice mixture onto a plate, place pancetta on top and then scatter with Parmesan cheese.

Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a