For the third straight summer, we take a weekly look at fresh Ontario fruits and veggies and local chefs will show you how to prepare them at home.
Sugar Snap Peas with Sesame Sauce
Serves 6
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp minced fresh garlic
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 lb sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 Tbsp chopped toasted cashews
1 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
1. Combine the honey, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sugar snap peas and cook until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Pour the sauce over the peas and cook until heated through. Serve immediately, sprinkled with cashews and sesame seeds.
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