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Queen of Quick - Sesame Snap (or Snow) Peas

Karen Propis
A quick, easy recipe to dress up snap peas packed with nutrition and great for spring and summer.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 6 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups sugar snap peas or snow peas
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions
 

  • Prepare a pot of boiling, salted water to quickly blanch the peas. Put peas in for 1-2 minutes only and remove while they are still bright green and crisp.
  • Drain in a colander and then add peas to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
  • Drain from the ice water and put in a mixing bowl.
  • Toss peas with the sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds. You want just enough oil to lightly coat the peas.

Notes

Can be served hot, cold or room temperature.
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