Sugar Snap Peas with Toasted Almonds

• 1/2 cup whole almonds (21/2 ounces)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 pound fresh sugar snap peas, ends trimmed
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Spread the almonds on a baking sheet; place in the oven.
3. Toast until the almonds are golden and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven; let cool completely.
5. Transfer half the almonds to a cutting board, and chop coarsely.
6. Place the remaining half in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade; process until the almonds are finely chopped, 15 to 20 seconds.
7. Add the coarsely chopped almonds, and stir to combine.
8. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
9. Add the peas, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir until all the ingredients are well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes.
10. Sprinkle with the almonds, and toss to coat.
11. Transfer to a serving bowl, and serve.

almonds, unsalted butter, sugar snap peas, lemon juice, coarse salt, freshly ground pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sugar-snap-peas-with-toasted-almonds-392721 (may not work)