SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH LEMON AND ALMONDS

Sugar Snap Peas With Lemon and Almonds image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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1 cup water
2 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 8 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add peas; cook 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Drain peas in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 teaspoon cooking water.
Combine peas, reserved cooking water, butter, and lemon rind, tossing gently to combine. Sprinkle with almonds, salt, and pepper; toss gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.9, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 157.5, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 2.1