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

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.

tspalmer1989
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This dish is a must-try for anyone who loves fresh, flavorful vegetables.


My Self
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sugar snap peas.


Polycap Monda
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This recipe is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create a delicious dish.


Hamse Youssuph
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I'm not a fan of basil, so I substituted oregano instead. It was still delicious!


Elliott Sibley
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These sugar snap peas are the perfect side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Diaz Oscar
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I love the combination of lemon, garlic, and basil. It's so refreshing.


Rabia Salman
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This dish is so easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Esraa Rais
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook sugar snap peas, and this recipe is a keeper.


Yam Karki
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


SAMIX PRO
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I used frozen sugar snap peas and they worked just as well as fresh.


Ashan As
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I added some red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little extra kick. It was delicious!


marcrlla Peralta
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This dish is perfect for a light and healthy meal. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Ederine Simpson
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I'm not a huge fan of sugar snap peas, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon-garlic-basil sauce was amazing!


Fridoon Peerozi
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This recipe is a great way to use up fresh sugar snap peas. The lemon-garlic-basil sauce is also a great way to add flavor to other dishes.


Tusar Boos
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the bright, fresh flavors.


Hedayat Rahimi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The sugar snap peas were crisp and flavorful, and the lemon-garlic-basil sauce was the perfect complement.


Armaniarhoman Lamia
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These sugar snap peas were amazing! The lemon, garlic, and basil flavors were perfectly balanced, and the peas were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.