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Garden-Fresh Snap Peas
Fri Jul 11, 2008 08:11 AM


"You’ve probably never heard of Calvin Lamborn. But he’s the guy who made sugar snap peas so sweet and succulent that you want to eat them raw. Though edible-podded peas have been enjoyed for hundreds of years, Lamborn accidentally developed snap peas in the late ’60s while breeding shell peas. Though sugar snap peas are a cultivar of snap peas, you’ll most likely see them called “sugar snap peas” at the grocery store. A 1-cup serving of the versatile vegetable gives you one-third of your Daily Value of vitamin C and 3 grams fiber. Tasty raw, they add color and crunch to our delicious barley salad. (Toss any leftover salad with chickpeas for lunch the next day.) Roasted with tomatoes, leeks and a touch of oregano, the flavors summon Italy—lovely served alongside a simple roast chicken. Lightly blanched and tossed with delicate baby lettuce and fresh herbs, sugar snaps become the star of the salad. And their crunchiness pairs perfectly with creamy lima beans and a tangy lemon-mint vinaigrette. Enjoy a delight of early summer tonight with one of these snappy sides."


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