Recipes Everyday Vegetables Lemon Spring Peas with Yellow Peppers

Lemon Spring Peas with Yellow Peppers

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Prep Time: Cook Time: Serves:
5 minutes 10 minutes 4

lemon_spring_peas_yellow_peppersLet the vibrancy of green peas and lemony yellow peppers welcome you to warmer weather. When there is fresh produce to be had, you’ll be equipped with the right recipe to let it shine.

Why try? Simple yet delicious, this un-fussy side dish is enough to brighten any meal with little effort.

Foodie Byte: We at The Food Channel test kitchens love the contrast of the two types of peas, but feel free to use one or the other, or even add snow peas – we welcome you to make it your own.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound snap peas
  • 1/2 cup baby peas (thawed frozen or fresh)
  • 1 yellow pepper, large diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest

Preparation

  1. Combine snap peas, baby peas, yellow pepper, butter, salt and pepper in a large frying pan and place over medium heat to sauté for about 10 minutes or until tender and hot.
  2. Add zest, stirring to incorporate. Serve hot.