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Snap-Pea Sauté

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 pound sugar snap peas, stem ends trimmed and any strings removed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-low. Add snap peas, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until bright green and crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in dill, and serve.

  2. VARIATION

    Step 2

    Slice snap peas 1/4 inch thick diagonally. In a large bowl, combine snap peas, 1/2 red onion, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand, tossing occasionally, 10 minutes before serving.

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