Black pepper and bacon green peas recipe
Black pepper and bacon green peas is a great side dish
A bag of frozen green peas is the basis for this simple and delicious side dish.
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What you’ll need for this side dish
This side dish comes together quickly with just a few ingredients – most of which you probably already have on hand.
- 2 12-ounce bags of frozen green peas
- 2 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 shallot
- Olive oil
- Salt to taste
Easy options
Here are a couple of ways to alter this Black Pepper and Bacon Green Peas.
- Make it vegetarian by leaving out the bacon. Although the bacon definitely adds its own flavor, the garlic, shallots and black pepper will do their own magic without the bacon.
- Scale it down for fewer servings by using only one bag of peas, one piece of bacon and 1/2 tablespoon of black pepper. I would keep the same amount of garlic and shallots for my taste, but you can also halve those, if you prefer.
- Swap onions for shallots if you don’t have shallots on hand. Just use a half an onion. I prefer yellow onions for that sweet flavor, but white onions also work.
- Swap garlic powder for fresh garlic. Use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder if you don’t have fresh garlic on hand.
Black pepper and bacon green peas
Course: SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: EasyBlack pepper and bacon elevate a simple bag of frozen green peas.
Ingredients
2 bags of frozen green peas, thawed
2 pieces of thick cut bacon, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 shallot, finely sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
- Thaw green peas in a colander.
- Pour olive oil in large skillet and saute bacon pieces and sliced shallots until bacon is cooked, about 7 minutes. Stir while cooking so that bacon and shallots don’t stick.
- Add garlic and saute, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add thawed green peas and stir well into mixture for about 3 minutes, until peas are hot.
- Season with 1 tablespoon of black pepper and salt to taste. Stir well and saute for 1 more minute.
About the bacon
In our house, we are big fans of Wright Brand Bacon. The thickness and flavor are truly better than any other bacon brand we’ve tried — and, yes, we are the kind of people who’ve had our own bacon taste test! You can find out more about Wright and where to buy it at Wright Bacon
More recipes to try
I love recipes that evoke nostalgia, which green peas do for me. But I like to add a modern twist. Here are a couple of other nostalgic recipes you might like:
