Tossed Snow Peas Zucchini Recipes

ZUCCHINI AND SNOW-PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Very thinly slice zucchini with slicer and place in a large sieve set over a bowl. Toss zucchini with 3/4 tsp salt and drain 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, blanch snow peas in a pot of boiling salted water (2 Tbsp salt for 4 qt water) 1 1/2 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge snow peas into an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
• Rinse zucchini under cold running water, then press gently to remove any excess liquid. Pat dry.
• Toast sesame seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes, then cool.
• Stir together remaining ingredients in a large bowl until sugar has dissolved, then toss with vegetables and sesame seeds.

CREAMY SNOW PEA PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Saute broccoli, zucchini, red pepper and snow peas in butter until crisp-tender.
• Add half& half and black pepper.
• Cook on medium heat briefly (2 to 4 minutes) until cream is slightly reduced.
• Toss with pasta and sprinkle with parmesan.

TOSSED SNOW PEAS & ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• 1. Place peas in a vegetable steamer over hot water.
• 2. Cover, steam 2 minutes or until crisp tender.
• 3. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• 4. Combine peas, zucchini, tomatoes and pine nuts in a medium bowl.
• 5. Combine shallots, vinegar, oil and pepper; mix well with a wire whisk.
• 6. Pour over vegetables and toss gently to mix well.
• 7. Cover and chill thoroughly for atleast 15 minutes.