Crunchy Almond and Snow Pea Sauté

Here is a fun play on the classic Green Beans Almondine. Instead of your generic French green bean, the recipe calls for snow peas. A subtitle twist.

Either way, the crunchy of the almonds and the crunch of the snow peas (if cooked correctly) are a beautiful compliment.

This is a fun recipe to get the kids to help with cleaning the ends off the snow peas. And the kiddies should like the end result.

Also, the recipe calls for shallot. While I do hesitate to say this, in pinch fresh garlic will do. But nothing can replace the flavor of the shallot.

Ingredients:

1 pound snow peas, trimmed
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tbsp unsalted butter
4 tsp minced shallot
2 tsp fresh lemon juice


Process:

1) In a medium sauté pan or skillet, melt the butter. Careful not to burn butter (will happen if heat is too high)

2) Add in the almonds and cook until fragrant and golden in color (about 60 to 90 seconds) - the butter will now begin to brown. Stir frequently to assure no burning.

3) Add the snow peas and shallots and cook until snow peas are tender crisp (about 1 to 2 mins)

4) Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper to taste

5) Place sautéed vegetables in a serving dish.

6) Dash fresh lemon juice over sauté and serve immediately.