Green Peas With Crispy Bacon |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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The addition of mint and orange really brightens this often underrated legume, while the bacon lends a smoky flavor. When in season, use fresh sweet green peas. Ingredients:
2 smoked bacon slices |
1 shallot, sliced |
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind |
1/2 cup fresh orange juice |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen sweet green peas, thawed |
1 teaspoon butter or margarine |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint |
garnishes: fresh mint sprig, orange rind curl |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. Sauté 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.
3. Transfer peas to a serving dish, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon. Garnish, if desired.
4. *3 cups shelled fresh sweet green peas may be substituted for frozen. Cook peas in boiling water 5 minutes, and proceed with recipe.
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