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Creamy Sugar Snap Peas with Bacon

Bernice Hill
Bright green sugar snap peas combine with crispy bacon and a luxurious cream sauce in this exceptional Spring side dish. Serve it alongside roast meats, tasty barbecue or as an attractive brunch option.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 328 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups 1 lb sugar snap peas
  • 1 cup English or garden green peas
  • 4 oz bacon
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 Tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream 36%
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh dill; chopped
  • pepper to taste
  • fresh pea sprouts optional

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice sugar snap peas on an angle. Set aside in a medium bowl.
  • Fill a small saucepan with 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Add the frozen Spring peas and boil for one minute only. Drain the peas and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water.
  • Slice the bacon into bits. Fry on medium-low for 5 minutes or until crispy. Scoop the bacon from the pan and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add butter to the frying pan with the bacon grease and melt it over medium heat. Scatter flour over the melted butter.
  • Stir and fry the flour for 1 minute, then stir in the chicken stock, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Season with pepper.
  • Allow the flour mixture to cook on low for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Thin out with more heavy cream if the mixture becomes too thick.
  • Meanwhile, add the bacon bits to the bowl along with the snap peas and fresh dill.
  • Drain the green peas well and add them to the bowl.
  • Finally, pour the hot creamy mixture over the peas and stir gently to combine.
  • Garnish with more chopped dill and pea shoots if using. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 17gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 601mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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