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Sweet Peas with Bacon & Shallot {topped with Poached Eggs}

Libby with Lemony Thyme
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 shallots sliced
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen sweet green peas
  • butter
  • salt & pepper
  • 4 poached eggs
  • 1 Tbl. white vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Simmer peas in water until crisp tender.
  • Bring pan of water with 2 Tbl. of white vinegar to a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, cook bacon until crispy; drain on paper towels. Add sliced shallots to the pan and sauté until golden brown and crispy; drain on paper towels.
  • Poach eggs in vinegar water to desired doneness, about 3 minutes.
  • To serve, drain peas and toss with butter, salt & pepper. Make nests in peas for poached eggs. Top with crumbled bacon and crispy shallots.