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RECIPES:
SIDE DISHES -
VEGETABLES AND OTHER...
Sauteed Peas with Basil
and Bacon
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Sauteed
Peas With Basil and Bacon |
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Peas please? Only
if they're in this delicious recipe! Why have plain old
peas when you can spice them up with some nice
accompaniments...
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2
slices |
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thick bacon, cut into slivers |
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tsp |
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olive oil |
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2
medium |
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garlic cloves, minced |
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2
Tbs |
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shallots, minced |
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16
oz |
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frozen peas, thawed |
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˝
cup |
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fresh basil leaves, slivered |
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salt
and pepper to taste |
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Sauté bacon
in large skillet over medium heat. When bacon is
crisp, remove with slotted spoon and drain on
paper towels. Using same pan, pour off all but 1
T. bacon drippings, add olive oil and sauté
garlic and shallots for 2 minutes. Add peas and
basil. Cook 4-5 minutes until peas are heated
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Just before
serving, add cooked bacon and season with salt
and pepper. |
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Servings: 6 |
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Ratings:
****Restaurant
Quality- would make it again! "Loved the addition of
shallots, bacon and basil to my favorite... peas!"
-Las Vegas, NV
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