Sugar Snap Peas With Horseradish Food

SAUTEED SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Remove and discard the stem end and string from each sugar snap pod.
• Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the sugar snap peas, salt and pepper and saute, tossing occasionally for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sugar snap peas are crisp tender.
• Place the sugar snap peas in a serving bowl, sprinkle with sea salt and serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH HORSERADISH

Steps:

• Combine stock and soy sauce in deep skillet over high heat and reduce to about 1/2 cup, 5 to 10 minutes. Add peas and stir frequently until they are bright green and tender and liquid is reduced to a glaze, about 5 minutes.
• Turn heat to medium and stir in butter and salt (easy at first, because of soy sauce) and pepper to taste. Put in warmed bowl, top with horseradish, and serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH BROWN BUTTER, LEMON AND HORSERADISH

Steps:

• With a paring knife, remove the stems and peel the pod strings of the sugar snaps. Set aside.
• Using a peeler, remove the rough, outer skin of the horseradish. (Only remove the desired amount to be used, leaving the rest of the root intact.)
• In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the butter. Gently swirl the butter and lightly agitate with a small whisk. Season with some black pepper. Once the milk solids begin to turn golden brown, after about 2 minutes, add the cleaned snap peas. Toss them twice in the pan, then add the lemon juice and season with salt.
• Transfer to a serving vessel. Using a hand-held grater, grate the peeled horseradish over the top.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH TOMATOES AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Spray a sauté pan with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat.
• Add snap peas and water and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
• The peas should be just tender with some crispness.
• Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes and cook until heated through, about 1 minute longer.
• Season with salt and pepper before serving.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan and add onion.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened but not transparent (about 2-3 minutes).
• Add remaining ingredients (EXCEPT PEA PODS) and bring mixture to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a medium heat and add Pea pods.
• Cook until vegetables are tender (about 1-2 minutes) and heated through or to desired crispness.
• NOTE: If you remove pea pods from freezer before you get started and let them sit on counter in package, they will defrost just a little and cooking time may shorten slightly.

ROASTED SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Toss peas with olive oil on prepared baking sheet.
• Spread peas in a single layer.
• Broil approximately 2 minutes, or just until crisp-tender and they are beginning to brown in spots, stirring once.
• Remove from oven and transfer to a serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with coarse salt and chives.
• Serve immediately.

STUFFED SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Put peas in a steamer basket. Place peas in boiling water and remove immediately. Place in ice water and refrigerate. Combine cream cheese, horseradish, pepper,and onion in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Chill for 1 hour. Using a sharp knife, slit the snap pea along it's inside length. Spoon mixture into a pastry bag with a decorative tip. Pipe approximately 1&1/2 tsps of mixture into each pod. Sprinkle with chopped bacon. cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CARROTS WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute carrots in butter for 2 minutes.
• Add the broth, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook for 2-5 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
• Add peas and cumin.
• Cook and stir 3-4 minutes longer or until peas are crisp-tender.