Toasted Almond And Pecorino Snap Peas

• 8 cups water
• 12 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 shallot, minced
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons shaved pecorino Romano cheese

1. Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add peas; cook 30 seconds or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge into ice water; drain. Slice half of peas diagonally.
2. Combine lemon rind and next 7 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Add peas; toss to coat.
3. Toast almonds in a small skillet; cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add almonds to pea mixture; toss gently. Top with shaved pecorino Romano cheese.

water, sugar snap peas, lemon rind, lemon juice, extravirgin olive oil, mustard, sugar, kosher salt, black pepper, shallot, almonds, romano cheese

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/toasted-almond-pecorino-snap-peas (may not work)