Low Carb Cacio e Pepe

Source: cafedelites.com

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp unsalted butter
  • 1 lb fresh sugar snap peas
  • 1/2 tsp coarse salt
  • 3/4 tsp black cracked pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and butter together in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  2. When butter has melted, add the snap peas, tossing them around in the pan to coat in the oil/butter mixture.
  3. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne (if using) and sauté for until the snap peas are crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes
  4. Add in the parmesan cheese; cook until just slightly melted and remove immediately from the heat.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl; season with extra parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper to serve.