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Quick Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas with Citrus and Mint

Frances Kellar
This Quick Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas with Citrus and Mint is the perfect springtime side dish for easy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Equipment

  • 1 3-quart stainless steel saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces sugar snap peas
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves
  • ½ teaspoon citrus zest
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a cast iron skillet or stainless steel skillet over medium high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Trim the ends of the snap peas and slice them on the diagonal into ½ inch pieces. Set aside in a small bowl.
  • Zest citrus and chop mint leaves.
  • Add the snap peas to the heated large skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until the peas turn bright green and skins begin to soften slightly. Add the kosher salt, ground black pepper, citrus zest, and mint. Stir quickly for 1 minute to allow herbs and citrus to release their aroma. Remove from heat and spoon into serving bowl. Enjoy immediately.
Keyword side dish, spring recipes, sugar snap peas
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