Best Lemon Basil Snow Peas Recipes

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LEMON-BUTTER SNOW PEAS



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A handful of ingredients and a microwave are all our home economists needed to create this terrific treatment for fresh snow peas. A bit of lemon juice, some mince garlic and a dash of Italian seasoning make it a perfect addition to any meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound fresh snow peas
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe dish, combine the snow peas, water and garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Combine the butter, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Drizzle over peas; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON-BASIL SNOW PEAS



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"Sugar snap peas are a delicious vegetable that often gets overlooked," notes Mitzi Sentiff in Annapolis, Maryland. "We love the flavor of this crunchy side dish and its splash of lemon with broiled fish, chicken or pork."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 pounds fresh snow peas
1 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/3 cup minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 30 seconds. Add snow peas and yellow pepper; saute for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; saute 1 minute longer. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH BASIL AND LEMON



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I love peas and this fit our meal perfectly. From The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes Points 1.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Lemon

Time 14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/4 lbs sugar snap peas
1/2 teaspoon salt (I used just a shake)
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 lemon, cut in wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add Sugar snap peas, season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir-fry until crisp-tender, or about 3 minutes.
  • Add basil and lemon zest, stir-fry until basil is wilted and fragrant.
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

LEMONY SNAP PEAS WITH BASIL



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound trimmed sugar snap peas and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss with 1/2 tablespoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon each grated garlic and lemon zest and 1 chopped scallion. Season with lemon juice and salt. Top with chopped basil.

SNOW PEAS WITH LEMON HERB BUTTER



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Categories     Herb     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Spring     Sugar Snap Pea     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb snow peas, trimmed

Steps:

  • Stir together butter, zest, tarragon, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook snow peas in a 5-quart pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 1 1/2 minutes, then drain well. Transfer hot snow peas to a bowl, then add lemon herb butter and toss to coat.

SNAP PEAS 'N BASIL



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Make and share this Snap Peas 'n Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 14m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup fresh basil, coarsley chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon, zest of
1 1/4 lbs fresh sugar snap peas, washed
salt
pepper
1/2 lemon, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat a wok or skillet (medium heat).
  • Stir fry the peas for about 2 1/2 minutes, season with salt& pepper.
  • Add Basil& Lemon Zest, stir fry for just a minute longer or until the basil has wilted.
  • Serve immediately garnished with slices of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.4, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 2, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 2.9

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