Sugar Snap Peas With Lemon and Almonds

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 1/2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 8 ounces)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add peas; cook 2 minutes or until crisp-tender.

2. 2

   Drain peas in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 teaspoon cooking water.

3. 3

   Combine peas, reserved cooking water, butter, and lemon rind, tossing gently to combine. Sprinkle with almonds, salt, and pepper; toss gently to combine.