Peas with mint and bacon
Indulge in the flavors of spring with this recipe for peas with mint and bacon, an elegant addition to any meal.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 91kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces green peas fresh or frozen
- 3 slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 shallot minced
- ¼ cup fresh mint finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- If using fresh peas, start by bringing a shallow pan with 1-2 inches of salted with to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 2 minutes, or until they turn bright green. Immediately remove them from the heat and transfer them to an ice bath or run cold water over them to stop the cooking process.
- Add the bacon to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 8-9 minutes, or until it begins to crisp.
- Stir in the minced shallot and cook 1-2 minutes, until softened.
- Add the cooked fresh peas or frozen peas and stir until heated through.
- Remove from the heat and add in the mint, parsley, and scallions. Season to taste with sea salt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 696IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg