Best Sugar Snap Peas With Basil And Lemon Recipes

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH LEMON, GARLIC, AND BASIL

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I am a big fan of Snap Peas, so when I found this recipe in Cook's Illustrated, I knew I had to try it! Yum!!

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories Vegetable

Time 23m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 teaspoon table salt
4 cups sugar snap peas, stems snipped off and strings removed if needed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, zest of, sliced very fine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
6 -8 fresh basil leaves, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon table salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring 6 cups water to brisk boil in 3- or 4-quart saucepan. Add salt and peas and cook until crisp-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes depending on size of peas.
Drain peas, shock in ice water, drain again, and pat dry. (Peas can be set aside for up to 1 hour.).
Heat oil over medium heat in medium sauté pan. Add zest and garlic; sauté until garlic is soft but not browned, about 2 minutes. Add peas, lemon juice, and basil; toss to combine. Cook until just heated through, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve immediately.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH BASIL AND LEMON

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I love peas and this fit our meal perfectly. From The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes Points 1.

Provided by Dancer

Categories Lemon

Time 14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/4 lbs sugar snap peas
1/2 teaspoon salt (I used just a shake)
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 lemon, cut in wedges

Steps:

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add Sugar snap peas, season with salt and pepper.
Stir-fry until crisp-tender, or about 3 minutes.
Add basil and lemon zest, stir-fry until basil is wilted and fragrant.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

LEMONY SNAP PEAS WITH BASIL

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound trimmed sugar snap peas and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss with 1/2 tablespoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon each grated garlic and lemon zest and 1 chopped scallion. Season with lemon juice and salt. Top with chopped basil.

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