Snap Peas With Mint

Ingredients

• 1 pound sugar snaps or snow peas
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 4 plum tomatoes, about 3/4 pound, cored
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon shredded fresh mint
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    506 calories; 5 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 116 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 115 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 15 milligrams cholesterol; 6 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Pluck off and discard the end of each pea pod.
2. Bring enough water to boil to cover the peas. Add salt to taste.
3. Add the peas. When the water returns to a boil, simmer the peas for about 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain.
4. 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.
5. 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.

20 minutes