Best 5 Snap Peas With Mint Recipes

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SNAP PEAS WITH MINT



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Fresh mint adds another layer of flavor to this side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound trimmed snap peas
1/2 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, bring 1/4 cup water and butter to a boil over high. Add snap peas; cover, and cook until bright green, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove lid; reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking, tossing occasionally, until peas are crisp-tender and water has evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Toss with mint leaves; season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g

CRAB PASTA WITH SNAP PEAS AND MINT



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Sweet crab meat and even sweeter sugar snap peas are a lovely match in this green-flecked springtime pasta. Don't overlook the final garnish of olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper and flaky sea salt - it really brings out the saline flavor of the crab. Try replacing the mint with basil or chives, or even with tender pea shoots, which will increase the pea quotient in a delightful way.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, for two, quick, weekday, pastas, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Fine sea salt, as needed
8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, to taste
1 cup sliced sugar snap peas
2 scallions, whites and greens (both light and dark) thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon red chile flakes, more to taste
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
8 ounces crab meat, preferably lump
2/3 cup torn mint leaves
Juice of 1/2 lemon, more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and boil until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in 1/2 cup pasta water, then stir in snap peas, scallions, chile flakes and a large pinch of salt. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until peas are tender. Stir in lemon zest and mix well.
  • Add drained pasta to the pan along with crab, 1/3 cup mint, the lemon juice and black pepper. Toss, adding more pasta water if the mixture looks dry, until warmed through. Remove from heat and serve topped with remaining mint, a drizzle of oil, more lemon if you'd like, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 515, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 611 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

SNAP PEAS WITH MINT



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound sugar snaps or snow peas
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 plum tomatoes, about 3/4 pound, cored
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon shredded fresh mint
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pluck off and discard the end of each pea pod.
  • Bring enough water to boil to cover the peas. Add salt to taste.
  • Add the peas. When the water returns to a boil, simmer the peas for about 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, drop the tomatoes into boiling water and boil them for 10 seconds. Drain, let cool. Remove the skins and cut the tomatoes into 1/4-inch cubes.
  • Heat the butter in a saucepan; add the tomatoes; cook and stir for one minute. Add the peas, mint, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to blend. Cook for one minute. Add the lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 115, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 489 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH MINT



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You can often use herbs as one would salad greens: whole leaves tossed together with traditional salad ingredients. Here, the classic pairing of peas and mint gets reinterpreted by leaving the mint leaves whole and using sugar snap peas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound sugar snap peas, ends pinched off and strings removed (about 5 cups)
2 tablespoons Orange Vinaigrette
1/2 cup tightly packed mint leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a medium bowl of ice water. Blanch the peas in boiling salted water for about 20 to 30 seconds and refresh in the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain.
  • Spoon the vinaigrette into a bowl, add the peas, mint, and salt and pepper and toss to coat. Divide among 4 salad plates and serve.

MINTY SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Fresh mint adds a lively touch to cooked sugar snap peas. It's also nice on green beans or carrots. -Alice Kaldahl, Ray, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a large skillet. Add peas and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until peas are crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes; drain. Stir in mint and butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest snap peas possible. Look for pods that are bright green and crisp. Avoid any pods that are yellowing or wilted.
  • Wash the snap peas thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Trim the ends of the snap peas. This will help to remove any tough strings.
  • Cook the snap peas quickly. Overcooking will make them mushy. Stir-frying or sautéing are good methods for cooking snap peas.
  • Add mint to the snap peas at the end of cooking. This will help to preserve the mint's flavor.
  • Serve the snap peas immediately. They are best when eaten fresh.

Conclusion:

Snap peas with mint is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. The bright green snap peas and the fresh mint complement each other perfectly, and the dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give snap peas with mint a try. You won't be disappointed!

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