Peas And Turnips With Bacon And Dill Butter

Recipe Ingredients

8 tablespoons	120ml	Butter - (1 stick) - room temperature
4 tablespoons	60ml	Chopped fresh dill
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
8		Bacon slices - chopped
1 1/4 lbs	567g / 20oz	Turnips - peeled, and
		Cut into 1/2" cubes - (abt 4 cups)
2		Bags frozen petite peas - (16 oz ea) - thawed

Recipe Instructions

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.

This recipe yields 8 to 10 servings.

Source:
Bon Appetit, November 2002

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