Best 9 Snow Peas With Toasted Almonds Recipes

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Snow peas with toasted almonds is a classic side dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The sweet and tender snow peas are perfectly complemented by the crunchy toasted almonds, and the dish can be served warm or cold. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a side dish for a special occasion, snow peas with toasted almonds is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRUNCHY SNOW PEAS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash® Onion and Herb Seasoning Blend
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. snow peas, trimmed
4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
4 tsp. minced shallots
2 Tbsp. slivered unsalted, oven-toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Low-Sodium Recipe
  • 1. Warm the olive oil in a small sauté pan.
  • 2. Increase heat to medium and add snow peas. Add a few drops of water while tossing quickly.
  • 3. Cook about 3-4 minutes, leaving the snow peas crisp.
  • 4. Add the lemon juice and toss again.
  • 5. Spoon onto a plate, sprinkle with shallots, almonds and Mrs. Dash® Onion and Herb Blend Seasoning Blend. Drizzle 1 Tbsp. of the cooking juices over the snow peas.

SNOW PEAS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey

Categories     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Almond     Pea     Spring     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed
2 teaspoons minced shallot
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until golden and fragrant and butter begins to brown, stirring frequently, about 11/2 minutes. Add snow peas and shallot; sauté until snow peas are crisp-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; add lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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These crisp sugar snap peas offsetthe richness of our Seared Salmon with Creamy Leek Sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup whole almonds, (2 1/2 ounces)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound fresh sugar snap peas, ends trimmed
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, (1 lemon)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread almonds on a baking sheet; place in oven. Toast until almonds are golden and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool completely. Transfer half the almonds to a cutting board, and chop coarsely. Place remaining half in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade; process until almonds are finely chopped, 15 to 20 seconds. Add coarsely chopped almonds, and stir to combine.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add peas, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir until all ingredients are well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds, and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN SNOW PEAS



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This takes 5 minutes in a pan. You want to barely cook these as noted to keep the lightly crunchy natural sweetness of this seasonal delicacy! Wash and trim the tips and pull larger strings off the snow peas.

Provided by Geophile

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ teaspoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ pound fresh snow peas, trimmed
1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in Italian seasoning and snow peas. Add water; cook and stir until peas are bright green and tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 226.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

PEAS WITH BUTTER-TOASTED ALMONDS



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Dress up frozen peas with golden slivered almonds-ready to serve with almost any meal in a mere 10 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup slivered almonds
3 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas (from two 12-oz bags), thawed, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook almonds in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown.
  • Stir in peas and salt. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until peas are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

SNOW PEAS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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. 11

Categories     Vegetarian     Easy     Quick and Easy     Almonds     Healthy     Light

Time 8m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

butter, unsalted
almonds
snow pea pods
shallots
lemon juice
butter, unsalted
almonds
snow pea pods
shallots
lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until golden and fragrant and butter begins to brown, stirring frequently, about 1½ minutes. Add snow peas and shallot; sauté until snow peas are crisp-tender, 1½ to 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; add lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts :

SLIVERED SNOW PEAS WITH ALMONDS



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This is another one of my recipes from our local vegetable producers, "Peak of the Market". I get a daily recipe e-mail from them and had to share this one with you.....

Provided by Winnipeg Mel

Categories     Vegetable

Time 7m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
1/2 lb snow peas, trimmed and sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in frying pan over medium high heat.
  • Sautee peas for about 2 minutes. Add almonds, salt and pepper and stir till evenly mixed.

SNOW PEAS WITH TOMATOES



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"This colorful, quick side dish is a great pair with any meat or fish," advises Jackie Horridge from Nashville, Tennessee. "Sometimes I like to top it with toasted pine nuts, sliced almonds or crumbled feta cheese."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 garlic clove, halved
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
2/3 cup fresh snow peas
8 grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped peeled jicama

Steps:

  • In a small skillet or wok, stir-fry garlic in oil and butter for 1 minute. Remove and discard garlic. In the same skillet, stir-fry snow peas for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and jicama; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts :

SNOW PEAS WITH TOASTED ALMONDS



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Make and share this Snow Peas With Toasted Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Lemon

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon unsalted butter or 1 tablespoon oil
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 lb snow peas, trimmed
2 teaspoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook until golden and fragrant and butter begins to brown, stirring frequently, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Add snow peas and shallot; sauté until snow peas are crisp-tender, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat; add lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 2.9, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 2.9

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest snow peas. Look for pods that are bright green and crisp. Avoid any pods that are yellowed or wilted.
  • Trim the snow peas. Remove the tough stems from the snow peas before cooking. You can do this by snapping off the ends with your fingers or by using a sharp knife.
  • Blanch the snow peas. This step is optional, but it helps to preserve the color and crunch of the snow peas. To blanch the snow peas, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the snow peas and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until they are bright green. Drain the snow peas and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Toast the almonds. Toasting the almonds adds a nutty flavor and makes them more crunchy. To toast the almonds, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Use a light hand with the oil. Snow peas are a delicate vegetable, so you don't need a lot of oil to cook them. A tablespoon or two of oil is enough to coat the snow peas and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Cook the snow peas over medium-high heat. This will help them to cook quickly and evenly.
  • Don't overcook the snow peas. Snow peas should be cooked until they are tender, but still have a slight crunch. Overcooked snow peas will be mushy and bland.
  • Season the snow peas to taste. Salt and pepper are the basic seasonings for snow peas, but you can also add other spices or herbs, such as garlic, ginger, or red pepper flakes.

Conclusion:

Snow peas with toasted almonds is a simple but delicious side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. The snow peas are tender and crunchy, and the toasted almonds add a nutty flavor and crunch. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber.

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