Best Peas With Butter Toasted Almonds Recipes

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SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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These crisp sugar snap peas offsetthe richness of our Seared Salmon with Creamy Leek Sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup whole almonds, (2 1/2 ounces)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound fresh sugar snap peas, ends trimmed
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, (1 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread almonds on a baking sheet; place in oven. Toast until almonds are golden and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool completely. Transfer half the almonds to a cutting board, and chop coarsely. Place remaining half in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade; process until almonds are finely chopped, 15 to 20 seconds. Add coarsely chopped almonds, and stir to combine.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peas, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir until all ingredients are well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds, and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve.

PEAS WITH BUTTER-TOASTED ALMONDS RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by á-174535

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup slivered almonds
3 1/2 cups Green Giant™ Steamers™ frozen sweet peas (from two 12-oz bags), thawed, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 1 In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook almonds in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown. 2 Stir in peas and salt. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until peas are tender.

RICE PILAF WITH PEAS AND ALMONDS



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This pilaf is good with beef stew, seared salmon, or bacon -- or try it with our Slow-Cooker Chicken Mole.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
1 cup long-grain white rice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 dried bay leaf
1 3/4 cups hot water
3/4 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant and toasted, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add bay leaf and hot water. Bring to a boil over high; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes. Add peas and almonds. Cover and cook until peas are warm and water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

PEAS WITH BUTTER-TOASTED ALMONDS



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Dress up frozen peas with golden slivered almonds-ready to serve with almost any meal in a mere 10 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup slivered almonds
3 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas (from two 12-oz bags), thawed, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook almonds in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown.
  • Stir in peas and salt. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until peas are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

BUTTER ROASTED ALMONDS



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these nuts are a delicious simple snack, , appetizer or salad addition.Source: Unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Other Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons sugar
kosher salt
12 ounces whole raw skin on almonds, about 2 1/4 cup
1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 400°. In a small pan over low heat, melt the butter with the sugar and 1 teaspoon salt, stirring. Put the almonds in mixing bowl, scrape the butter mixture into the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat.
  • 2. Scrape the almonds and anything remaining in the bowl onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Spread evenly. Roast until fragrant and darkened to a Rich Brown, 11 to 13 minutes. Any exposed almond meat should be a deep golden color. Be sure not to under cook. Remove from the oven and drizzle with a little of the olive oil and toss with 1 teaspoon salt. Let cool completely. They will get crunchier as they cool. Scrape the almonds and all the contents of the pan, there will be some yummy brown stuff, into an airtight container and store in refrigerator for a week to 10 days. Makes about 2 1/4 cups

CRUNCHY SNOW PEAS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash® Onion and Herb Seasoning Blend
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. snow peas, trimmed
4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
4 tsp. minced shallots
2 Tbsp. slivered unsalted, oven-toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Low-Sodium Recipe
  • 1. Warm the olive oil in a small sauté pan.
  • 2. Increase heat to medium and add snow peas. Add a few drops of water while tossing quickly.
  • 3. Cook about 3-4 minutes, leaving the snow peas crisp.
  • 4. Add the lemon juice and toss again.
  • 5. Spoon onto a plate, sprinkle with shallots, almonds and Mrs. Dash® Onion and Herb Blend Seasoning Blend. Drizzle 1 Tbsp. of the cooking juices over the snow peas.

BASIC BUTTERED PEAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart water, for boiling
1 pound peas
1 tablespoon salt (for boiling peas)
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Optional additions: pearl onions and lettuce, freshly chopped tarragon, chives, mint, parsley, soaked and chopped dried wild mushrooms or chopped prosciutto.

Steps:

  • Shell the peas if using fresh peas, if using frozen defrost fully before cooking. Bring the water to a rapid boil. Stir in the salt and add the peas. Boil the peas for 1 minute or until they are cooked. Drain the peas when done and add peas to a wide skillet over high heat. Toss in pan until fully dry. Add butter and salt and pepper to taste. Add any optional additions if you choose, and combine.

SNOW PEAS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey

Categories     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Almond     Pea     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed
2 teaspoons minced shallot
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until golden and fragrant and butter begins to brown, stirring frequently, about 11/2 minutes. Add snow peas and shallot; sauté until snow peas are crisp-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; add lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and serve.

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