Snow Peas with Leek and Herbs

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small leek, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced
• Salt
• 1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 1 teaspoon chopped tarragon
• 1 teaspoon chopped thyme
• Freshly ground pepper

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil.
2. Add the leek and a pinch of salt and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
3. Add the snow peas, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat.
5. Stir in the butter, chives, tarragon and thyme, season with salt and pepper and serve.

vegetable oil, only, salt, snow peas, unsalted butter, chives, tarragon, thyme, freshly ground pepper

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/snow-peas-with-leek-and-herbs (may not work)