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Sugar Snap Peas with Lemon, Mint, and Feta
Side dish

Sugar Snap Peas with Lemon, Mint, and Feta

Credit: myDinnerPlan

Crisp, bright-green snap peas quickly blanched, then tossed with lemon zest, fresh mint, and salty feta. A fresh, 20-minute side that balances rich mains.

20 mins 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Sugar Snap Peas, strings removed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon (Zest)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon (Juice)
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons Mint (Fresh), chopped

Directions

  1. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and set a bowl of ice water nearby.
  2. Add the snap peas and cook 2 minutes, just until bright green and crisp-tender.
  3. Drain and plunge the peas into the ice water for 1 minute to stop the cooking, then drain well and pat dry.
  4. In a serving bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add the snap peas and toss to coat. Top with the feta and mint and serve right away or at room temperature.