Name: Snow Peas with Toasted Almonds
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed; 2 teaspoons minced shallot; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Snow Peas with Toasted AlmondsGail Albert Halaban

Crunchy toasted almonds make crisp snow peas even more fun to eat.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed

2 teaspoons minced shallot

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation

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.

TagsPea Bean and Legume Vegetable Almond Nut Side Dinner Gluten Free Vegetarian Easy 30 Minutes or Less Quick Weeknight Meals 5 Ingredients or Fewer Bon Appétit

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