Snow Peas With Three Peppers Recipes

SNOW PEAS WITH RED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• String snowpeas, wash in cold water, drain.
• Cut red bell pepper into slivers, 3/4" long.
• Place snowpeas and butter in microwaveable container with lid; adjust lid to let steam vent and microwave for one minute or until pods are crisp-tender.
• Remove from microwave, add red bell peppers and replace cover tightly; set aside and allow red peppers to warm and snowpeas to finish cooking, about 1 minute.
• Sprinkle with orange juice and salt and pepper to taste; serve.

SPICY WOK-CHARRED SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Put vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. When oil looks wavy, add chiles and let sizzle for a few seconds.
• Add snow peas and scallions and season well with salt and pepper. Cook vegetables over high heat, stirring constantly, until cooked through and lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes. Peas should be bright green and crisp-tender.
• Add garlic, ginger and sesame oil, toss well and cook 1 minute more. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro.

GINGER SNOW PEAS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Place a steamer basket in a saucepan filled with 1 inch water. Bring to a gentle boil. Add snow peas and bell peppers. Cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
• In a serving bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Add snow peas and peppers; toss.

QUICK GLAZED SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Place everything but snow peas in a shallow, wide sauté pan over medium-high heat. Stir and bring to a boil.
• Add snow peas, toss to coat and stir occasionally just until peas are cooked, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

SEA SCALLOPS WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the red pepper pieces and the snow peas. Cook, stirring and tossing, about 4 minutes. Season with pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
• When the red peppers and snow peas are nearly cooked, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Over high heat add the scallops, shallots, liqueur, lemon juice, coriander, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Cook until the scallops are heated through. Do not overcook. Serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN SNOW PEAS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in Italian seasoning and snow peas. Add water; cook and stir until peas are bright green and tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper.