If you can’t find field peas, lima beans will work just as well in this side dish.
Ingredients
3 cups shelled field peas (such as lady peas or black eye peas) or lima beans
4 slices bacon
2 shallots, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup shredded basil
½ cup feta cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
Coarsely ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Combine peas and water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until beans are tender but not mushy. Drain and rinse.
2. Cook bacon in a large skillet, drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Add shallots and green onions to drippings; sauté 5 minutes. In a large bowl combine shallot mixture, peas, tomatoes, basil, feta, salt and pepper; toss gently. Serves 6.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 190 calories, 5g fat, 11g prot., 26g carbs., 5g fiber, 330mg sodium.
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