Peas and Bacon

Name: Peas and Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 6 strips bacon, chopped; 1 medium shallot, minced; 3 cups frozen green peas, thawed; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground; 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped

Sautéed sweet green peas tossed with crispy rendered bacon and shallots, lightly dressed with butter and fresh dill.

22 minEasyServes 4190 cal/serving

RussianSideStovetopStandardLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

6 strips bacon, chopped
1 medium shallot, minced
3 cups frozen green peas, thawed
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
2 tsp fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

1

In a skillet over medium heat, cook 6 strips chopped bacon for 6 to 8 minutes until crisp and it reaches an internal temperature of 160F.
2

Add 1 medium minced shallot to the skillet and sauté in the rendered fat for 2 minutes until translucent.
3

Stir in 3 cups thawed frozen green peas, 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, cooking for 3 minutes until heated through.
4

Remove from heat, fold in 2 tsp chopped fresh dill, and serve warm.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Peas and Bacon reach?

For Peas and Bacon, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 1. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Peas and Bacon?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Peas and Bacon uses 6 strips bacon, chopped.

Can I make Peas and Bacon dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Peas and Bacon is 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How many calories are in Peas and Bacon?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 190 calories, with 8 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Peas and Bacon?

Refrigerate what is left of Peas and Bacon within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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