Fresh Peas with Vegan "Bacon"

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups shelled fresh peas
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup chopped onion (1 small)
• 4-5 strips of meatless bacon, chopped (we use Lightlife Smart Bacon)
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Lemon pepper to taste (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large soup pot, bring salted water to a boil. Place the shelled peas on a steaming basket en gently drop it in the boiling water. Cook for about 2 minutes
2. 2In the mean time, prepare a large bowl with iced water
3. 3Remove the basket from boiling water and gently place it into the ice water bath. Let it sit for a couple of minutes, then remove and drain the water. Set aside.
4. 4In a large skillet, heat olive oil, add chopped onions and cook until translucent
5. 5Add “bacon” and cook for 2-3 minutes
6. 6Add peas, salt, pepper and lemon zest. Cook for an additional 6-8 minutes.
7. 7ENJOY! From May I have that recipe