Best 5 Basil Sugar Snap Peas Recipes

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Basil sugar snap peas are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a more elaborate main course, there's a recipe out there that's sure to please. In this article, we'll share some of our favorite recipes for basil sugar snap peas, so you can enjoy this delicious vegetable all season long.

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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

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.

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.

BASIL-SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH MUSHROOMS



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Take 20 minutes and turn frozen sugar snap peas into a special side dish with mushrooms, tomatoes and basil.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 oz)
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups frozen sugar snap peas (from 1-lb bag)
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Remove from saucepan; place on plate and cover to keep warm.
  • In same saucepan, heat 1/3 cup water to boiling. Add sugar snap peas; return to boiling. Stir; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until peas are crisp-tender. Drain; return peas to saucepan.
  • Return mushrooms with garlic to saucepan; stir in tomatoes and basil. Spoon into serving bowl; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 3 g

BASIL SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Complement the sauce-topped steaks with this vibrant side dish that cooks in the microwave in mere minutes. Fresh sugar snap peas get extra color from a jar of pimientos, which eliminates the need to chop sweet red pepper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound fresh sugar snap peas
2 tablespoons water
1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peas and water. Cover and cook on high for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LOBSTER SALAD WITH CORN, SUGAR SNAP PEAS, AND BASIL-MINT OIL



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Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Lobster     Corn     Bell Pepper     Summer     Sugar Snap Pea     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 bay leaves
6 tablespoons coarse salt (preferably sea salt)
two 2 1/2-pound live lobsters
4 ears corn
1/4 pound sugar snap peas
2 bell peppers (preferably yellow)
3 large shallots
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
Accompaniments:
basil-mint oil
lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a 10- to 12-quart kettle bring 8 quarts water to a boil with bay leaves and coarse salt. Plunge 1 lobster into water headfirst and simmer, covered, 12 minutes. With tongs immediately transfer lobster to a bowl to cool. Return water to a boil and cook remaining lobster in same manner.
  • When lobsters are cool enough to handle, break off claws at body of each lobster. Crack claws and remove meat. Reserve some claw meat, covered and chilled, for garnish if desired and cut remainder into bite-size pieces. Twist tails off lobster bodies and discard bodies. With kitchen shears remove thin hard membrane from underside of each tail by cutting just inside outer edge of shell. Remove meat from each tail and cut into bite-size pieces. Transfer claw and tail meat to a large bowl and chill, covered.
  • Shuck corn and cut kernels from cobs. Trim sugar snap peas and diagonally cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut bell peppers into 1- by 1/4-inch-thick strips. Finely chop enough shallots to measure 1/3 cup.
  • In a large non-stick skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté peas and bell peppers with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer sautéed vegetables to a plate and cool completely. Add remaining tablespoon oil to skillet and sauté corn and shallots with salt and pepper to taste, stirring, until just tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer corn mixture to another plate and cool completely. Add all vegetables with salt and pepper to taste to lobster, tossing to combine. Chill salad, covered, until cold and up to 1 day.
  • Toss salad with lemon juice and serve with basil-mint oil and lemon wedges.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh basil and sugar snap peas.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use 1/2 teaspoon dried basil.
  • Add the basil and sugar snap peas to the pan at the very end of cooking, so they don't overcook.
  • Serve the sugar snap peas immediately, or they will lose their crispness.
  • You can also add other vegetables to this dish, such as broccoli, asparagus, or carrots.

Conclusion:

Basil sugar snap peas are a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are healthy, delicious, and can be made with just a few simple ingredients. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give basil sugar snap peas a try.

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