Sugar Snap Peas with Bacon
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Sugar Snap Peas with Bacon! Featuring crisp-tender sugar snap peas tossed in a savory blend of smoky bacon, buttery garlic, and a hint of bright lemon juice, this dish is a perfect balance of freshness and indulgence. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal option for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads. The crispy bacon adds a satisfying crunch, while the touch of garlic and lemon juice enhances the natural sweetness of the peas. Serve this vibrant and flavorful side dish alongside roasted chicken, grilled steak, or even as a stand-alone snack—it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Keywords: sugar snap peas with bacon, easy side dish, quick vegetable recipes, bacon and peas, garlic butter peas, crispy bacon recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams sugar snap peas
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Start by thoroughly washing the sugar snap peas. Trim the ends and remove the string from each pod if necessary.
Chop the bacon into small bite-sized pieces.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Once the bacon is cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant (be careful not to burn it).
Increase the heat to medium and add the sugar snap peas to the skillet. Toss to coat them in the bacon fat and butter mixture.
Cook the sugar snap peas for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are tender-crisp and bright green.
Season the sugar snap peas with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
Return the crispy bacon pieces to the skillet and toss everything together.
Serve immediately as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.8 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 611 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.3 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.0 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
