Sesame Snow Peas

The vegetables in this simple Asian side dish should be served crisp-tender.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted lightly
1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed and strings discarded
1 green onion, sliced thinly on diagonal
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat peanut oil in wok or large heavy skillet; add sesame seeds and stir-fry for a few seconds until golden. Add snow peas and green onion; stir-fry for 1 minute.
2. Remove from heat and toss with sesame oil and soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.