Simple Snow Peas With Butter and Lemon
Tender-crisp snow peas are quickly blanched, then sautéed in butter and finished with lemon zest and optional toasted almonds.
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Instructions
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Start boiling 2 quarts of water with 2 teaspoons of salt in a medium saucepan.
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Prepare snow peas by removing stem ends and strings, then rinse thoroughly.
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Add snow peas to boiling water, allow to return to a boil, then cook for 30-45 seconds. Immediately drain.
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Wipe the saucepan dry, melt butter over medium heat, then add drained snow peas. Sauté for 1 minute.
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Stir in lemon zest and optional toasted almonds, cooking for an additional minute.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
Calories:
100 kcal
Carbohydrate:
8 g
Cholesterol:
15 mg
Fiber:
3 g
Protein:
4 g
Saturated Fat:
4 g
Sodium:
84 mg
Sugar:
5 g
Fat:
6 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0 g