Best Barley With Bacon Peas And Dill Recipes

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PEAS AND BACON WITH DILL



Peas and Bacon with Dill image

Categories     Herb     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Pea     Spring     Dill     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 thick bacon slices, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 (10-oz) packages frozen baby peas, not thawed
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Spoon off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet (but leave bacon in skillet), then add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add peas, water, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon dill and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in butter and remaining tablespoon dill.

PEAS, BACON AND PROSECCO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces bacon, chopped
2 shallots, minced
One 10.8-ounce bag frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup mint leaves, chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup prosecco

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until crispy and the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat. Add the shallots to the pan and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. With a wooden spoon, stir in the peas; cook until heated through, 4 minutes. When the peas are hot, raise the heat to medium-high and add the mint, pecorino and salt. Toss gently to combine. Add the Prosecco, remove the pan from the heat, and stir until everything is evenly combined and coated in the sauce.

BARLEY PILAF WITH BACON



Barley Pilaf with Bacon image

"This is a tried-and-true recipe from my days working in an oat-and-barley flour mill," says Lili Hill of Athens, Georgia. Chicken broth, onions and bacon lend wonderful flavor to the fiber-rich grain.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bacon strips, diced
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Cool, then refrigerate. , Drain skillet, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. In drippings, saute barley, onion and mushrooms until barley is lightly browned and vegetables are tender. , Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Stir in broth and pepper. Cover and bake 1 hour. , Stir in bacon; bake 5-10 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 356mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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