Green Peas With Crispy Bacon
Green Peas With Crispy Bacon might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 5g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 111 calories. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. A mixture of peas, garnishes: mint sprig, mint, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Cook bacon in a medium skillet until crisp; remove and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
Saut shallot in hot bacon drippings over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in orange rind, orange juice, pepper, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until reduced by half.
Add peas, and cook 5 more minutes; stir in butter and mint.
Transfer peas to a serving dish, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
*3 cups shelled fresh sweet green peas may be substituted for frozen. Cook peas in boiling water 5 minutes, and proceed with recipe.