Snow Peas with Toasted Almonds

Absolutely delicious. Because I was serving this with Epi's Ginger-Marinated Pork Tenderloin, I added Asian touches here, too. I toasted the almonds separately, then bloomed some ginger and red chili pepper before deglazing with Mirin. Then added Shitake mushroom and sauteed in butter and olive oil for about 10 minutes before adding the snow peas. Added the toasted almonds and a little fresh thyme at the end. It was truly wonderful.

• makena54

• Sonoma County

• 4/12/2016

Can't see why this is got four forks. It's not bad, but just not special. The snow peas are so sweet naturally that it seemed a shame to add the butter and almonds. I think steaming with a little salt would be just as good.

• reiter

• San Fransciso

• 4/18/2015

Soooo simple and amazingly good. I've made this using olive oil and I have used butter. Both are wonderful. This goes very well with roasted salmon.

• carolvm3

• Media, PA

• 3/17/2015

me and bf enjoyed this but i definitely added more onions (for the shallot) and more lemon juice (bottled bc it's what i had) and S&P to taste.. very good.. be careful with toasting the almonds.. we almost burned them.. i'm wondering if they need to be made first or if they could be added later and still get toasty

• just_jam

• los angeles, ca

• 4/27/2014

One of my favorites, very good, healthy, easy....kids like it too. The small amount of butter adds such great flavor as does the lemon.

• debbiefann

• Asheville, NC

• 4/16/2014

This seems almost criminally good for how ridiculously easy it is. Definitely don't skip the lemon juice.

• Anonymous

• New Jersey

• 10/6/2012

Loved this. Quick and easy. Even the kids ate it.

• xyz1232

• 1/13/2011

Excellent - so simple and yet so flavorful. Don't skip the lemon juice at the end as it really helps intensify the natural flavors of the snow peas. I followed the recipe exactly and had no trouble with toasting the almonds to perfection. A keeper!

• tastysausagerecipe

• New York City

• 1/24/2010

what's not to like? And quick & easy to boot!

• Anonymous

• Timbuck2

• 12/30/2009

Wonderful easy recipe that tastes great. My boyfriend really loved this one. Just make sure you don't burn the almonds, they will cook really quickly. I used a lot more shallots than the recipe called for (about 3x as much) and it tastes great.

• westing

• Los Angeles, CA

• 9/22/2009

The last time I used toasted almonds with anything green, it was green beans. I wasn't impressed then, but they compliment the snow peas in this recipe perfectly. I'm guessing it has something to do with the texture/thinness of both the peas and the almonds. In each bite, you get a lovely balance of both -- one doesn't overpower the other in taste or in texture. Best the same day, though. There's just something odd and wilty-like about leftover snow peas...

• Devilduckie

• Live Oak, CA

• 4/20/2009

I make snow peas often, and they are always good, but this recipe is GREAT. Who would have thought adding almonds and a tiny bit of lemon juice would make such a difference?

• quebec2

• 4/13/2009

Went with snap peas instead of snow as a result of being a little confused / drunk about the difference between snow and snap peas. Kept them on the fire a little longer as a result and turned out fine. Super easy.

• zepcom

• Toronto, ON

• 4/12/2009

As a vegetarian with a picky boyfriend, I have a hard time figuring out side dishes considering our entrees are often glorified side dishes! But this recipe is GOOD. I didn't have any lemon juice and without the lemon juice the dish left a bit to be desired...so I added just a few shakes of Spike (all-purpose seasoning) and it was SO MUCH BETTER! In fact...I made this when my boyfriend was gone because I wanted to try it before making it for dinner (considering I've felt kinda bad about serving him nauseatingly- cooked kale and the like) and...I must confess...I ate all 4 servings by myself. Exceedingly easy and quick (otherwise I would have undoubtedly screwed it up), and really tasty.

• sefranci

• California

• 4/3/2009

I loved this. My daughter ate the peas out of the shells before they were cooked and would eat them after they were cooked. But this was an easy, different side dish to make. Will definitely make this regularly.

• Anonymous

• Banks, OR

• 4/2/2009