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Pea pods are sweet and delicious, adding nice color and texture to dishes and are super easy to prepare. They can be enjoyed fresh or cooked.
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Sautéed Pea Pods Recipe

Pea pods are sweet and delicious, adding nice color and texture to dishes and are super easy to prepare. They can be enjoyed fresh or cooked.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh pea pods stem ends and strings removed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the oil and butter together in a large pan over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add the pea pods, tossing well. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne, and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until the pea pods are crisp-tender.
  • Transfer the pea pods to a serving bowl and season with additional salt and pepper before serving.