Description
Peas and Greens with Cacio e Pepe Dressing is a vibrant, flavorful dish that effortlessly combines fresh peas and mixed greens with a creamy, tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh peas (about 150g)
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, kale)
- 1/2 cup grated Cacio de Roma cheese (or Pecorino Romano)
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the mixed greens under cold water and snap off tough stems.
- In boiling salted water, cook the fresh peas for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and cool in ice water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté mixed greens in olive oil until slightly wilted.
- In a bowl, whisk together Cacio de Roma cheese, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth.
- Add cooked peas to the skillet with greens and gently fold in the dressing. Warm through for another minute.
- Serve in a bowl or plate, garnished with extra cheese and pepper if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg