Snap Peas with Pesto and Pine Nuts
Ingredients
- 1 lb. prepared snap peas To prepare, remove and discard the stem end and string from each sugar snap pod
- 1/3 cup basil or pesto of choice recipe follows
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 3-4 strips of cooked bacon optional
Instructions
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Steam snap peas in a pot with a steamer insert for about 5 minutes. They should still be somewhat crisp and have a bright green color.
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Drain and toss with the pesto and top with the pine nuts.
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For extra taste (and decadence) add some crumbled bacon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.