Snap Peas, Asparagus and Zucchini Sauté Recipe

Name: Snap Peas, Asparagus and Zucchini Sauté
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced; 2 cups fresh sugar snap peas; 1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup packed fresh basil, cut into thin ribbons; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional); Salt; Fresh ground black pepper

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
2 cups fresh sugar snap peas
1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1/2 cup packed fresh basil, cut into thin ribbons
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Salt
Fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the shallot, stirring frequently, until it is fragrant and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
Raise the heat to medium-high. Add the peas and asparagus and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes.
Add the zucchini and cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes more.
Turn off heat and stir in the basil. Add the lemon juice, if using, and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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