May 01, 2024
Hello Foodie Friends
Back with a burst of fresh Spring flavors with today's recipe using SUGAR SNAP PEAS which are the podded sweet ones and so good that it's almost like having nature's candy. Known for their crisp texture, sweet flavor, and vibrant green color these are often enjoyed raw as a crunchy snack or used in salads, stir-fries, or as a side dish. Sugar snap peas are also a good source of vitamins C and K, as well as fiber too. They're a delicious and nutritious addition to any meal!
I just can't get enough of these things on salad too they add such great crunch. Take a look below in the Corner below for some more great tips too!
Enjoy!
Marzee
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SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH LEMON & BASIL
INGREDIENTS:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/4 pounds fresh sugar snap peas, or two (10-ounce)
packages thawed frozen sugar snap peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 lemon, cut in wedges
DIRECTIONS:
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the peas; season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry until the peas are crisp-tender, 3 minutes for fresh or 2 minutes for thawed frozen sugar snaps. Add the basil and lemon zest; stir-fry until the basil is wilted and fragrant. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
MARZEE's CORNER
GREAT TIPS FOR THOSE SUGAR SNAP PEAS:
Select bright green, flat, tender pods. Avoid pods with decay. If peas are developed, use as for green peas. How much to buy? A pound of snap peas equals about 15 pods or 1 cup. Store sugar snap peas in vegetable crisper up to 1-3 days.
Sugar snap peas have strings that must be removed before eating. To do this, pinch the very tip of the pea, getting hold of the string. Pull the string up the straightest side toward the stem end; pinch off the stem end and continue pulling the string until there is no more. Eat them whole or eat pods and peas separately.
Uncooked Sugar Snap Peas make scrumptious additions to any dish. Just snap them like green beans, or slice them lengthwise or in chunks for salads. Use whole as dippers or fill the crisp pods as you would fill celery sticks.
Sugar Snap Peas require very little cooking (just 2 minutes at a simmer is enough) whether in the fresh or frozen state. If overcooked the pods soften and the flavor is destroyed.