Snap Peas with Chile and Mint

Snap Peas with Chile and Mint
Snap Peas with Chile and Mint
Enlivened with Southeast Asian flavors, this quick, versatile side dish complements nearly any kind of meal. We've cooked the snap peas until crisp-tender here, but if you'd prefer them to have a meaty quality, cook them a minute longer.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 side-dish servings
Asian Pepper Side Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Mint Vegan Shallot Sugar Snap Pea Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • Carbohydrate 13 g(4%)
  • Cholesterol 0 mg(0%)
  • Fat 4 g(6%)
  • Fiber 4 g(18%)
  • Protein 4 g(8%)
  • Saturated Fat 0 g(1%)
  • Sodium 377 mg(16%)
  • Calories 99

Preparation 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.

Preparation 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.