Sugar Snap Peas with Mint and Orange
Fresh sugar snap peas brightened with mint and orange zest, quickly cooked to retain their crunch. This simple side dish combines the sweetness of peas with refreshing citrus and herb notes.
4 servings
15 min
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Ingredients
- •12 ounces sugar snap peas
- •2 tablespoons butter
- •1 tablespoon water
- •1½ tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- •½ teaspoon orange peel
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cook peas in large saucepan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes; drain. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Melt butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk in 1 tablespoon water. Stir in mint and orange peel; add sugar snap peas and sauté just until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.
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