Buttery Garlic Green Peas with Bacon: Delight in a Quick Holiday Side!
A delicious and quick holiday side dish featuring green peas sautéed in butter and garlic, complemented by crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen green peas
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the green peas to the skillet and stir to coat them in the garlic butter.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until the peas are heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in the crispy bacon before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use olive oil instead of butter.
- Fresh peas can be used for a sweeter flavor, but frozen peas are convenient and work well.
- This dish can be prepared in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for holiday gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg