Snow Peas with Green Onion and Mint

 

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Snow Peas with Green Onion and Mint

These beautifully bright flavors and textures are inspired by the traditional dish of sweet peas and pearl onions.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: Chef Taffiny Elrod
Recipe Creator: Chef Taffiny Elrod
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 48kcal
Author: Taffiny Elrod

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. snow peas
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • Loose handful fresh mint leaves, minced
  • zest and juice of one lemon

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with two to three inches of water; cover and bring to a boil while you prepare the snow peas.
  • Snap one end of each pea and pull the string off with the end.
  • Add the salt to the water and add the snow peas. Return the pot to a boil and cook the peas for one to two minutes–just until they are bright green but still snap when you break one in half. They should be tender-crisp.
  • Drain the snow peas and transfer them to a large bowl, toss them with the oil, sliced onion, mint, lemon zest and juice.
  • Serve immediately.*

Notes

*If you’d like to prepare this dish in advance, cool the peas in ice water immediately after blanching them. Toss them with the oil, onion, mint and lemon zest but reserve the lemon juice until just before serving to keep the color bright green. Reheat them or serve cold.
Nutrition Facts
Snow Peas with Green Onion and Mint
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
48
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1.7
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.28
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1.09
g
Sodium
 
3.5
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
164.83
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
6.5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
25
g
104
%
Sugar
 
3.3
g
4
%
Sugar Alcohol
 
0.01
g
Net Carbs
 
4.41
g
Protein
 
2.2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
903.71
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
 
50.09
mg
61
%
Calcium
 
35.86
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1.62
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.5g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 1.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.28g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.09g | Sodium: 3.5mg | Potassium: 164.83mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 3.3g | Vitamin A: 903.71IU | Vitamin C: 50.09mg | Calcium: 35.86mg | Iron: 1.62mg | Sugar Alcohol: 0.01g | Net Carbs: 4.41g

Photos by Sarah DeYoung