Asparagus Cucumber And Sugar Snap Peas With Herb Garlic Dip Recipes

Steps:

• Cut off the tough ends of the asparagus and slice the stalks diagonally into 2-inch pieces. Snap off the stem ends of the snap peas and pull the string down the length of the vegetable.
• Warm the olive oil in a large saute pan over a medium heat and add the asparagus and snap peas. Add the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, to taste, if desired. Cook for approximately 5 to10 minutes until al dente, tossing occasionally. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve hot.

Steps:

• Make dip
• In a cheesecloth-lined sieve or colander set over a bowl drain yogurt, covered and chilled, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day. Discard liquid in bowl and in a food processor pulse yogurt with remaining dip ingredients and salt and pepper to taste until herbs are finely chopped and yogurt is pale green. Dip may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
• Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. Trim asparagus and peas. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch asparagus 1 minute and transfer with tongs to ice water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well in a colander and pat dry. Return water in saucepan to a boil and blanch peas 30 seconds. Drain peas in a sieve and plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain peas well and pat dry. Asparagus and peas may be blanched 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealable plastic bag. Cut cucumbers lengthwise into spears.
• Drizzle oil over dip and serve with vegetables.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Spread sugar snap peas in a single layer on a medium baking sheet, and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with shallots, thyme, and kosher salt.
• Bake 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven, until tender but firm.

Steps:

• Remove the strings from both edges of the pea pods.
• Cut each carrot into thirds. Slice each third, lengthwise, into quarters so that the slices are about the size and shape of the sugar snap peas.
• Place the carrots in a steamer basket set over 1 1/2 inches boiling water, cover, and steam until they are just crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the carrots in a colander.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar snap peas; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
• Add the carrots. Continue to cook and stir until the peas are bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add the honey and cook for 1 more minute, stirring constantly, until the peas and carrots are thoroughly glazed with the honey.
• Remove the skillet from heat and season vegetables generously with pepper.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• For the dressing: Add the basil, yogurt, chives, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, scallion whites, jalapeno, garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a mini food processor. Pulse until roughly combined (about 10 times), scraping down the sides halfway through. With the motor running, drizzle in the oil until the dressing is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides occasionally. Transfer the dressing to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
• For the toppings: Toss the broccoli florets, oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt on a baking sheet. Bake until some parts are charred but still bright green, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. (This pot will be used to cook the snap peas, asparagus and noodles.) Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
• Add the snap peas to the pot of boiling water and cook until crisp but still bright green, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and plunge them into the bowl of ice water. Drain when fully cooled, about 1 minute.
• Add the asparagus to the pot of boiling water and cook until crisp but still bright green, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and plunge them into the bowl of ice water. Drain when fully cooled, about 1 minute.
• Cook the rice noodles per package instructions. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer to a medium bowl and toss with 1/4 cup of the green goddess dressing.
• To serve, divide the noodles between bowls. Top with the broccoli, snap peas, asparagus, cucumber, scallion greens and sliced avocado. Generously drizzle the remaining green goddess dressing all over and serve

Steps:

• Stir the lime juice, soy sauce and honey together in a small bowl until the honey is incorporated.
• Heat your wok over high heat, then add the oil and swirl the wok around to coat the sides.
• Add the garlic, shredded lime leaves and baby corn and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the sugar snap peas, prawns and lime juice mixture and stir-fry for another minute or until the prawns are cooked through.
• Stir in the chopped coriander leaves and serve immediately.