Green Peas With Crispy Bacon

Green Peas With Crispy Bacon
Green Peas With Crispy Bacon might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 123 calories, 6g of protein, and 4g of fat. A mixture of peas, butter, mint, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 44 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until crisp; remove and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tsp. drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.
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2
Saut shallots in hot 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.
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3
Add peas, and cook 5 minutes; stir in mint and butter.
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4
Transfer peas to a serving dish, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
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Garnish, if desired.
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*6 cups shelled fresh sweet green peas may be substituted. Cook peas in boiling water to cover 5 minutes; drain and proceed with recipe as directed.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In44 m.
Servings12
Health Score7
Dish TypesSide Dish
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