Peas and Turnips with Bacon and Dill Butter
- 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)
- 2 16-ounce bags frozen petite peas, thawed
- Mix 6 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons dill in small bowl to blend.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- (Dill butter can be made 2 days ahead; cover and chill.
- Bring to room temperature before using.)
- Saute bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels.
- (Can be made 2 hours ahead; let stand at room temperature.)
- 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.
butter, fresh dill, bacon, petite peas
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/peas-and-turnips-with-bacon-and-dill-butter-107308 (may not work)