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Ingredients

• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 500 g peas, fresh or frozen
• 100 ml Water
• 5 Eggs
• 50 g Parmesan, grated
• 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped
• Salt
• Black pepper

Method

1. Warm the oil in a wide frying pan over medium-low heat and soften the onion for 6–8 min, until sweet and translucent.
2. Add the peas, water and a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer for 8–10 min, until the peas are tender and most of the water has gone.
3. Beat the eggs with the Parmesan, parsley and pepper. Pour them over the peas and stir gently over low heat for 2–3 min, until they set into soft, creamy curds.
4. Serve straight away with crusty bread.

Tips

• For a firmer version, leave the eggs unstirred under a lid until set, like a rustic frittata.
• Parmesan is made with animal rennet, so choose a vegetarian hard cheese if that matters to you.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

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