Snow Peas With Mint And Pine Nuts Recipes

SNOW PEAS WITH MINT AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, peas, pine nuts, and garlic. Cook them, stirring occasionally, until the snow peas are crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes (do not overcook them or they will get mushy). Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the sesame oil and mint. Season with salt. Serve immediately.
• Each (heaping 1-cup) serving has:
• Calories: 95
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Fat: 4g
• Trace Saturated Fat
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Fiber: 3g
• Sodium: 14mg

SNOW PEAS WITH FRESH MINT

Steps:

• NOTE: for a more Asian flare, use a little bit less butter and add some toasted or regular sesame oil. If using frozen snow peas, thaw first.
• Melt butter over medium heat and lightly brown the slivered almonds.
• Add snow peas, fresh mint and 2 tablespoons water.
• Cover pan and cook 2-3 minutes or just until snow peas are crisp-tender.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

SNAP PEAS WITH MINT

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.