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Creamy Sugar Snap Peas with Bacon

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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peas, Spring peas, Sugar snap peas
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

  • TILUCK Stainless Steel Measuring Cups & Spoons Set, Cups and Spoons,Kitchen Gadgets for Cooking & Baking (4+6)
  • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 5) Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set - Easy To Clean, Nesting Bowls for Space Saving Storage, Great for Cooking, Baking, Prepping
  • Elegant White Porcelain Salad Bowl with Bamboo Stand and Servers, 10x7.5x3.5

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: 1 | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 601mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g