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Ingredients
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- 3–4 slices bacon, chopped into small pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 shallot, peeled and minced
- 16 ounces frozen peas and carrots
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add bacon; cook until crispy.
- Remove bacon and sauté garlic and shallots in the bacon grease until fragrant.
- Add frozen peas and carrots, cooking until tender, around 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in butter, thyme, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Top with crispy bacon and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh thyme for a more vibrant flavor.
For a healthier option, substitute with turkey or plant-based bacon.
Avoid overcooking peas and carrots to maintain their color.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg