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Snow Peas with Ginger, Garlic, Shallots, Lemon and Mint  

May 4, 2014 by Mary 18 Comments

snow peas, ginger, garlic, shallots Photo from Apr 12, 2014

For a vegetable dish bursting with flavors, and a perfect springtime meal accompaniment, try this Snow Peas with Ginger, Garlic, Shallots, Lemon and Mint recipe.  Our oldest son’s girlfriend made this for dinner a couple of weeks ago and it was delicious! They paired this with braised short ribs and some good French bread. It was a fresh, crisp antithesis to the tender, melty short ribs.
Snow peas with ginger, garlic, shallots, lemon and mint with short ribs Photo from Apr 12, 2014
Here’s what she did:

SNOW PEAS WITH GINGER, GARLIC, SHALLOTS, LEMON AND MINT

2 tbs. olive oil
1 shallot, chopped
2 tbs. minced ginger
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 lb. of snow peas, strings removed
Pinch of sugar
Salt
Pepper
1/2 of a lemon, juiced
Grated zest of a whole lemon
3 tbs. chopped mint

Heat a large sauté pan on high heat for 1 minute. Add the olive oil, shallots and ginger to the hot pan and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the snow peas to the pan, the pinch of sugar, salt and pepper and toss and cook for another 1.5 – 2 minutes. Then add the lemon juice and zest and cook for 30 seconds more. Off heat, fold in the mint and serve.


 

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  1. ela@GrayApron says

    May 5, 2014 at 12:29 AM

    They look mighty good, Mary. Bright green and crunchy! Clever girl she is!
    :)ela

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      May 6, 2014 at 2:41 PM

      Totally Ela!! Snow peas were crisp and delicious! The acid from the lemon gave it a nice kick!

      Reply
  2. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    May 5, 2014 at 12:39 AM

    That’s a lovely side dish and one I’m eager to have on my table soon. I look forward to the feedback on your boxes!
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    • Mary Frances says

      May 6, 2014 at 2:42 PM

      You’ll be represented, Maureen!

      Reply
  3. Jovina Coughlin says

    May 5, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    This looks very refreshing and what a great side dish.
    PS Like the look of your updated website.
    Jovina Coughlin recently posted…Italy’s Treasures – Dante AlighieriMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      May 6, 2014 at 2:44 PM

      Refreshing is a great way to describe it, Jovina, especially with the lemon and mint.

      I’m glad you like the redesigned site!

      Reply
  4. apuginthekitchen says

    May 5, 2014 at 4:47 PM

    What a lovely vegetable medley, bright flavors and great combination of vegetables. Like the pairing with short ribs. I have been meaning to write, I got my box and love it. Soon I will make something and post to the blog, got photos after it arrived. Thank you.
    apuginthekitchen recently posted…Small Plates- TapasMy Profile

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  5. Mary Frances says

    May 6, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    Thank you Suzanne for being a part of the box!! Let’s all feed the hungry children!

    Reply
  6. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says

    May 6, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    Love snow peas but I find I am always making them the same boring way. Will give this recipe a try for sure.
    Evelyne@cheapethniceatz recently posted…Strolling and Eating our way through New Orleans and LouisianaMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      May 6, 2014 at 5:38 PM

      I KNOW what you mean! Try this one out, Evelyne – and let me know, if you can!

      Reply
  7. Bam's Kitchen says

    May 6, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    Love the mint and citrus addition to the snow peas, so refreshing and a great way to greet spring.
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    • Mary Frances says

      May 7, 2014 at 6:42 PM

      Exactly!! It’s just a pity that the mint turns dark with heat.

      Reply
  8. nusrat2010 says

    May 6, 2014 at 10:01 PM

    Looks and sounds like totally my kinda dish! Colorful, bright, healthy, flavorful, easy-to-make. Many thanks for sharing the recipe. “Mint” is what drew my attention to this dish 🙂
    nusrat2010 recently posted…Purity Does ExistMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      May 7, 2014 at 7:04 PM

      So glad to be right up your alley!

      Reply
  9. Daleen says

    May 8, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Oh my stars, I just planted snow peas a week or so ago. I am printing this recipe and saving it.
    Fingers crossed, mine grow (or I will go to the farmers market)
    This is the recipe I WILL be using with my first harvest!
    Thank you so much for sharing not only the recipe but your lovely encouraging words and as
    always amazing photos.
    You have a way of bathing your readers in the most wonderful goodness.
    Daleen recently posted…wash twice for extra sparkleMy Profile

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    • Mary Frances says

      June 8, 2014 at 7:57 PM

      Thanks Daleen!! You are so sweet!

      Reply
  10. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    May 15, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    It’s going to be pea season soon so I will be coming for this recipe! Can’t wait to enjoy it!
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    • Mary Frances says

      June 8, 2014 at 7:59 PM

      Thanks Pamela! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!! This, of course, is also great with sugar snap peas.

      Reply

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