Quick Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas with Citrus and Mint
This Quick Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas with Citrus and Mint is the perfect springtime side dish for easy weeknight meals.
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.