Pretty Stuffed Spring Peas
Elevate your spring gatherings with Pretty Stuffed Spring Peas, a vibrant and refreshing appetizer that captures the essence of the season. Crisp sugar snap peas are blanched to tender perfection, carefully split, and filled with a creamy ricotta-herb mixture infused with fresh mint, parsley, lemon zest, and a touch of black pepper for a zesty kick. Finished with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, these delightful bites are as stunning as they are satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for a light snack, party platter, or elegant brunch spread, this recipe is a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Serve chilled for a bright and flavorful treat guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces sugar snap peas
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
Rinse the sugar snap peas under cold water and pat them dry. Trim the ends and carefully slit one side open, being mindful not to cut all the way through. Remove any stringy bits along the seam, if present.
Blanch the sugar snap peas by bringing a small pot of water to a boil and preparing a bowl of ice water. Drop the peas into the boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer them to the ice water to cool. Drain and pat dry.
In a food processor, combine ricotta cheese, fresh mint leaves, fresh parsley leaves, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Using a piping bag or small spoon, gently stuff each sugar snap pea with the ricotta-herb mixture, being careful not to overfill.
Arrange the stuffed peas on a serving platter. Drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil for added richness and garnish with extra mint or parsley leaves if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving. Enjoy your Pretty Stuffed Spring Peas as a fresh and vibrant appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 472 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1068 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 356 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
