Snow Peas With Mint And Pine Nuts Recipes

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.

ORZO WITH MUSHROOM, SNOW PEAS, AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a saute pan. Add shallots and saute. Add mushrooms and saute until brown. Add snow peas and cook for 1 minute. Add pine nuts. Add mixture to the orzo. Butter may be added, to taste. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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