Snow Peas with Shallots
Snow peas are completely edible, pod and all. You can usually find them fully prepped in the produce aisle.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4
1 pound snow peas
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 shallots, minced
½ pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Trim off ends of snow peas and pull strings, if necessary.
In large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots, snow peas, and mushrooms; stir-fry for 3–5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir in vinegar and lemon juice, then remove from heat and serve immediately.
PER SERVING Calories: 210 | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 25mg | Carbohydrates: 24g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 6g
Cleaning Mushrooms
Use a soft, slightly dampened cloth to wipe off the mushrooms; do not rinse them or soak to clean because they'll soak up the water. You may want to trim off the bottoms of the stems because they can be slightly tough.
