Tired of boring vegetables?  Peas are  fantastic as the star of a side dish. When you combine sweet, delicious peas with bacon, onion and then finish it off a little fresh basil, you have an absolutely amazing side dish. You could even do everything but zapping the peas earlier in the day.

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 oz) package frozen peas
• 3 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 c chopped onion (about 1/2 of a medium onion)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 2 Tab fresh basil, chopped

Instructions:

1. Place peas in a microwave safe dish.
2. Add a splash of water.
3. Cover with plastic wrap.
4. Microwave on high for 4 minutes, stirring halfway through.
5. Drain liquid from the peas.
6. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a medium sized skillet until crispy, over medium heat.
7. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel.
8. Discard all but 2 Tab of the the bacon fat.
9. Add onion to pan and cook for about 5 minutes, until onion is tender.
10. Add peas to skillet, stirring to mix with the onion and coat with the bacon fat.
11. Stir in salt, pepper and the cooked bacon.
12. Remove from heat and sprinkle the chopped basil over the top.Serves:  6
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