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
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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