Peas and shallots

• shallot↗550g g

  peeled and halved

• golden caster sugar↗85g g
• frozen pea↗1kg g
• mint↗bunch bunch

  chopped

• good-quality extra-virgin olive oil↗3 tbsp tbsp
• juice ½ lemon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Turn oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the shallots in the sugar. Heat a large ovenproof frying pan until hot, and add the shallots. Cook for a few mins to caramelise the outside to a nice golden colour, then transfer to the oven for 5 mins to cook through.

2. 2

   Cook the peas in boiling salted water for 2 mins until tender, drain and mix with the shallots, mint, olive oil and lemon juice. Season and serve with your favourite roast.