Snow Peas With Almonds and Lemon Balm for 2

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   Note: if you prefer, the snow peas can be lightly steamed instead of stir fried.

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   Fresh green beans are also a good substitute for the snow peas.

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   Toast the almonds by placing them in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat.

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   Shake or stir, watching carefully, until they are golden brown.

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   Remove from heat; transfer to a small bowl.

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   String the snow peas.

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   If desired slice lengthwise into thinner strips.

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   After the almonds have cooled, stir in the lemon balm, black pepper and salt.

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    Heat the grape seed oil in the same small skillet over medium-high heat.

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    Add the snow peas; stir fry for 4-5 minutes.

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    Reserve 1 Tablespoon of the almond-lemon balm mixture and stir the rest of it into the snow peas.

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    Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining almond-lemon balm mixture.

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    If desired and available, garnish the snow peas with a few lemon balm blossoms.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.