Bon Appetit/November 2002

Peas and Turnips with Bacon and Dill Butter

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
8 to 10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, room temperature 4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 8 bacon slices, chopped
1-1/4 pounds turnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups) 1 16-ounce bags frozen petite peas, thawed



1 Mix 6 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons dill in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper.
2 Saute bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels.
3 Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add turnips and saute until tender and golden, about 9 minutes. Add peas and dill butter and stir until peas are heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in bacon. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon dill and serve.

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