Springtime Lemony Bacon Peas
 
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Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 slices bacon
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 lb. fresh or frozen (thawed) baby peas
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • Salt and pepper
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon medium-low heat until crisp and dark brown. Remove the bacon the bacon from the skillet to cool on some paper towels.
  2. Add the onion to the bacon grease, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
  3. Add the peas to the skillet, stirring and cooking until they are warmed through, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Toss in the lemon zest, a pinch of salt and pepper, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, and some torn fresh basil. Taste for seasonings and adjust.
  5. Crumble the bacon and stir that in.
  6. Remove the peas from the heat, and stir in the fresh lemon juice. Serve warm.
Recipe by Ally's Cooking at https://allyscooking.com/2018/04/24/springtime-lemony-bacon-peas/