Sugar Snap Peas W/ Mint & Lemon
published by starrleena magic on Feb 11, 2011
"Just a little mint & lemon zest turns already popular sugar snap peas into a very special side dish." Frozen peas w/ the strings removed can now be found in the freezer section of most supermarkets.
1 lb. fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed & strings attached
2 tsp. olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 c. loosely packed chopped mint leaves
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/4 tsp. salt
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1. Fill bowl w/ ice & water. Bring pot of water to boil over med.-high heat. Add sugar snap peas; cook til bright green & still a little crispy; 3-4 min. Remove w/ slotted spoon & submerge immediately in ice water; drain.
2. Heat oil over med.-high heat. Add garlic & saute 1 min. Add peas, mint & lemon rind; cook 2-3 min., til thoroughly heated. Add salt & lemon juice.
Serves 4.
Per serving: 90 cal.; 2.5 g. fat; 0 mg. chol.; 4 g. pro.; 14 g. carbs.; 4 g. fiber; 270 mg. sodium.
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