Lemony Snap Peas

Name: Lemony Snap Peas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 0 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 shallot, minced; 1 teaspoons sugar; 340 grams sugar snap peas, trimmed; 2 liters water

Lemony Snap Peas is a gluten free and vegan side dish. This recipe makes 4 servings with 76 calories, 3g of protein, and 4g of fat each. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, dijon mustard, kosher salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large Dutch oven.

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Water

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Dutch Oven

Add peas; cook 30 seconds or until crisp-tender.

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Peas

Drain and plunge into ice water; drain. Slice half of peas diagonally.

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Water

Peas

Combine lemon rind and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk.

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Lemon Peel

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Whisk

Bowl

Add peas; toss to coat.

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Peas

Radish and Feta: Prepare base recipe, reducing salt to 1/8 teaspoon.

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Radish

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Feta Cheese

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Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes, 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) crumbled feta, and 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint to pea mixture. Toss to combine.

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Serves 4 (serving size: 1 cup) CALORIES 104 (0% from fat); FAT 8g (sat 1g); SODIUM 219mg

Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

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Sauce Pan

Add 2/3 cup Israeli couscous; saut 3 minutes.

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Israeli Couscous

Add 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.

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Water

Drain and rinse; drain. Prepare base recipe with 6 ounces peas, increasing salt to 1/2 teaspoon and substituting 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic for shallot.

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Minced Garlic

Shallot

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Combine pea mixture, couscous, and 1 tablespoon minced dill. Top with 2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese.

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Dill

Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 cup) CALORIES 211 (0% from fat); FAT 7g (sat 2g); SODIUM 314mg

Toasted Almond and Pecorino: Prepare base recipe. Toast 3 tablespoons sliced almonds in a small skillet; cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Almonds