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Sugar Snap Pea and Asparagus Saute
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Instructions
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Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the sugar snap peas and asparagus and sauté until tender, but still crisp, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Sprinkle with the lemon zest and juice, toss to coat, and serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Prep Your Vegetables Strategically 🔪Cut asparagus into 2-inch pieces and leave sugar snap peas whole to ensure even cooking, as they have different densities and cooking times.
- Dry Before Sautéing 💧Pat your vegetables completely dry with paper towels after washing to achieve proper caramelization and prevent steaming in the pan.
- Add Lemon at the Finish Line 🍋Zest the lemon directly over the finished dish and add fresh juice in the last 10 seconds of cooking to preserve its bright, volatile oils and acidity.
- Master the High Heat Sear 🔥Use high heat in a wide skillet with enough olive oil to allow vegetables to make contact with the hot pan surface, creating a light char for depth of flavor.
- Salt in Two Stages 🧂Season lightly before cooking and taste to adjust at the end, as kosher salt's large crystals allow better flavor control than adding all salt upfront.
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Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
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