Green Beans and Peas with Anchovies

Name: Green Beans and Peas with Anchovies
Yield: Serves 4–6
Ingredients: 200 g (7 oz) frozen peas; 1 shallot or small red onion, finely chopped; 6 anchovies, chopped (the type in oil); 2 garlic cloves, crushed or finely grated (shredded); 300 g (10½ oz) green beans; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation info

Serves
4–6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Frozen Peas Cookbook

By Samuel Goldsmith

Published 2025

About

When making side dishes, I often find I need a little inspiration but don’t want to drown out the flavours of the main dish. The anchovies add a saltiness that compliments the sweetness of the peas without being so overpowering that you won’t taste what you’re serving alongside.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot or small red onion, finely chopped
6

Fish course
Side dish
Pescatarian
Gluten-free

Method

Heat the oil in a frying pan (skillet) or saucepan over a medium heat. Fry the shallot for 4–5 minutes or until soft and turning golden. Mix in the anchovies and garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes until the anchovies start to dissolve – do not burn the garlic, lower the temperature a little if this helps. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

Bring a saucepan of salted water