Snap Peas With Chile And Mint Recipes

Steps:

• Stir together chile paste and 2 tablespoons water in a small cup.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shallots, stirring, until edges are starting to brown, about 2 minutes. Add snap peas and salt and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add chile paste mixture and stir-fry until snap peas are just tender and beginning to brown in spots, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in remaining tablespoon water, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet.
• Transfer snap peas to a bowl and stir in lime juice and mint. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Pluck off and discard the end of each pea pod.
• Bring enough water to boil to cover the peas. Add salt to taste.
• Add the peas. When the water returns to a boil, simmer the peas for about 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain.
• Meanwhile, drop the tomatoes into boiling water and boil them for 10 seconds. Drain, let cool. Remove the skins and cut the tomatoes into 1/4-inch cubes.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan; add the tomatoes; cook and stir for one minute. Add the peas, mint, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to blend. Cook for one minute. Add the lemon juice and serve.

Steps:

• In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, bring 1/4 cup water and butter to a boil over high. Add snap peas; cover, and cook until bright green, about 2 minutes.
• Remove lid; reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking, tossing occasionally, until peas are crisp-tender and water has evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Toss with mint leaves; season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar snap peas, green onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 4 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the mint leaves.