Italian Roasted Snap Peas
(from otenma’s recipe box)
Serve this Italian-inspired combination of sweet snap peas, leeks and tomatoes with roast chicken or garlic-rubbed grilled steaks.
Source: Eating Well
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: side dish
Ingredients
- 1 large leek, white part only, halved lengthwise and thoroughly washed
- 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
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Cut leek halves into 2-inch lengths and then very thinly slice each piece lengthwise, yielding 2-inch-long strips.
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Toss the leek strips, peas, oil and salt in a medium bowl.
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Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
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Roast for 15 minutes.
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Stir in tomatoes.
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Return to the oven and roast until the vegetables begin to brown, about 10 minutes more.
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Toss with oregano and serve.