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.

MR ROBIN
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I'll definitely be making this again.


annemarie mcbeth
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This recipe is a winner!


alifa munni
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5 stars!


Hina Iqbal
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Easy and delicious!


Zahid Afridi
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So good!


Erich Brandt
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This dish is a great way to use up fresh sugar snap peas. The sauce is simple but flavorful, and the peas are cooked perfectly. I served this dish with grilled chicken and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Talha “Shah” Op
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I'm not a big fan of sugar snap peas, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The lemon, garlic, and basil really brighten up the peas and make them taste amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


ALi Rocky
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The sugar snap peas are perfectly cooked and the sauce is delicious. I served this dish over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Khanmarwat Marwate
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Yum! I just made this dish and it was delicious. The peas were so fresh and crisp, and the sauce was flavorful without being too heavy. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Mubashir Abid
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This sugar snap pea recipe is a keeper! The lemon, garlic, and basil flavors are a perfect combination, and the peas are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.