Peas with Crispy Smoked Bacon and Mint

Recipe by: Dave Lieberman | from Young and Hungry: More Than 100 Recipes for Cooking Fresh and Affordable Food for Everyone

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Course: Side Dish

Total Time: Under 15 Minutes

Skill Level: Easy

Cost: Inexpensive

Photo by: Joseph De Leo

Whoever said simplicity is elegance was probably thinking of this dish. It doesn’t get easier than this, folks. The peas and mint are vibrant and refreshing, and the bacon adds depth and smokiness. I use frozen peas because I think they’re great considering they’re inexpensive, easy, and always available.

Yield: Makes 4 to 6 Servings

INGREDIENTS

6 strips smoked bacon (about ½ normal-size package)
1 package frozen peas
Handful of fresh mint, washed and dried
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Cut the bacon into small pieces. Heat a skillet to medium-high and sauté the bacon until brown. Add the peas to the pan and cook until bright green and heated through.

While the peas are cooking, remove the mint leaves from their stems, bunch them all together, and slice into thin strands.

Transfer the peas and bacon to a serving bowl and toss with the mint, salt, and pepper.

Serve hot.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Nutrients per serving (% daily value)

Nutritional info is based on 6 servings and 1/16 teaspoon salt per serving

Calories 212kcal (11%)

Calcium 28mg (3%)

Vitamin C 10mg (17%)

Vitamin A 8mcg RAE (0%)

Potassium 182mg

Magnesium 17mg