Best 6 Sugar Snap Peas With Basil And Lemon Recipes

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Sugar snap peas, with their crisp texture and sweet flavor, are a perfect springtime vegetable to highlight in a dish. When paired with fresh basil and lemon, their flavors come alive in a symphony of freshness. This article will provide you with a foolproof recipe for a delightful dish that combines the delicate sweetness of sugar snap peas with the aromatic and tangy notes of basil and lemon.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

LEMON-BASIL SNOW PEAS



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"Sugar snap peas are a delicious vegetable that often gets overlooked," notes Mitzi Sentiff in Annapolis, Maryland. "We love the flavor of this crunchy side dish and its splash of lemon with broiled fish, chicken or pork."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 pounds fresh snow peas
1 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/3 cup minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 30 seconds. Add snow peas and yellow pepper; saute for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; saute 1 minute longer. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH LEMON BUTTER



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Categories     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Pea     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch the snap peas for 1 minute, drain them, and plunge them into a bowl of ice and cold water to stop the cooking. Drain the peas well. The peas may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advanced and kept covered and chilled. In a large heavy skillet melt the butter with the zest, add the peas and salt and pepper to taste, and heat the peas over moderately low heat, stirring, until they are hot.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH LEMON AND OLIVE OIL



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Fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil turn crisp, fresh sugar snap peas into a refreshing side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed, thinly sliced on the bias
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Pour lemon juice over peas, and drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • To preserve the vibrant color of the sugar snap peas, blanch them in boiling water for a minute before transferring them to an ice bath. This process, known as "shocking," helps retain the peas' crisp texture and color.
  • Use fresh basil for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh basil on hand, you can substitute dried basil, but use half the amount as fresh basil is more concentrated.
  • Lemon zest adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the dish. Be sure to use a microplane or fine grater to get the zest without the bitter white pith.
  • You can use any type of olive oil in this recipe, but extra virgin olive oil will give it the best flavor.
  • Salt and pepper are essential seasonings for this dish. Be sure to taste the peas before serving and adjust the seasonings to your liking.

Conclusion:

This simple yet flavorful dish is a great way to enjoy fresh sugar snap peas. The combination of basil, lemon, and olive oil complements the peas perfectly, and the dish can be served as a side dish or a light main course. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to impress your friends, this recipe is sure to please.

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