Baby Peas with Bacon and Crispy Leeks

Name: Baby Peas with Bacon and Crispy Leeks
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 850 grams boxes frozen baby peas, thawed; 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water; 177 milliliters heavy cream; 3 larges leeks, white and tender green parts only, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick and separated into rings; 237 milliliters Rich Turkey Stock or low-sodium chicken broth; 12 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 6 slices thick-cut bacon; 4 thyme sprigs; 12 servings Vegetable oil, for frying

Baby Peas with Bacon and Crispy Leeks might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 214 calories, 7g of protein, and 15g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 12. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. A mixture of baby peas, salt and pepper, vegetable oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.

Instructions

Wash the leeks well and pat dry. In a large saucepan, heat 1/2 inch of oil until shimmering.

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Add all but 1/2 cup of the leeks and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the leeks to a paper towellined plate. Discard the oil. Season with salt and pepper.

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In a large, deep skillet, cook the bacon over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden, about 5 minutes.

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Drain the bacon on paper towels and crumble.

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Add the remaining 1/2 cup of leeks and the thyme to the fat in the skillet and cook over moderately low heat until the leeks are softened, about 8 minutes.

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Add 1/2 cup of the Rich Turkey Stock and cook over moderate heat until it is reduced by half, about 7 minutes.

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Add the heavy cream and cook over moderately high heat until it is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Stir in the peas, crumbled bacon and the remaining 1/2 cup of stock and bring to a boil. Discard the thyme sprigs. Season with salt and pepper.

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