Peas and Bacon with Dill
A savory side dish combining crispy bacon, tender peas, and fresh dill. The sweetness of peas perfectly complements the smoky bacon, while fresh dill adds a bright, herbal finish.
4 servings
17 min
Ingredients
- •4 slices thick bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
- •1 small small onion, chopped
- •2 packages (10-oz) packages frozen baby peas, not thawed
- •½ cup water
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- •2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- •1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cook bacon in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Spoon off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet (but leave bacon in skillet), then add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add peas, water, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon dill and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in butter and remaining tablespoon dill.
17 min