Name: Quick and Easy Peas and Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

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

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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.

Author: mary
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