Sugar Snap Peas Recipe

Buttery Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas

Buttery Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas with coarse salt makes them a PERFECT side dish ready in 5 minutes!

Prep: 5min

Total: 10min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 84 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1 lb. (500 g) fresh sugar snap peas, (stem ends and string removed from each pod)
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt, (plus extra to serve)
• 1/2 teaspoon black cracked pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional for some heat)

Instruction:

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

Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas

Here’s how to make sautéed sugar snap peas! It’s a healthy, easy, and delicious side dish as well as a savory addition to spring salads.

Prep: 10min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4 – 6 serving(s)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. sugar snap peas
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice

Instruction:

1. Snap the stem end of the peas; pull the string off of the length of the pod, and discard.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the snap peas, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat. Add the butter and lemon juice and stir well to coat. Serve immediately.

Quick Asian Sugar Snap Peas

These Quick Asian Sugar Snap Peas are the perfect side dish to any dinner recipe. Made with simple ingredients that offer a fresh and crisp taste and texture you’ll love.

Prep: 7min

Total: 15min

Yield: 2

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 132 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 418 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, unSaturated Fat 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. sugar snap peas, string removed and trimmed (if needed)
• 1/2 tbsp. grapeseed oil (or other neutral tasting oil)
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tsp. minced ginger
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

Instruction:

1. In a large skillet, saute the garlic and ginger in oil for 1 minute over medium heat.
2. Add sugar snap peas and soy sauce, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat, add the sesame oil, and stir.
4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

Sugar Snap Peas with Lemon

Say hello to this super easy sugar snap peas with lemon side dish. This sugar snap peas recipe is my go-to side dish recipe when I don’t have a lot of time for preparing a healthy side dish. It comes together in 10 minutes and can be paired with so many of your favorite entrees.

Prep: 3min

Total: 10min

Yield: 5

Serving Size: 1 cup

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cup, calories 79 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 3 g, Sodium 295 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb fresh sugar snap peas
• 1 tsp lemon zest, (freshly grated)
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instruction:

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the snap peas and toss to coat. Cook snap peas for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add the lemon zest, salt and pepper (and thyme, if you wish) and cook an additional 3-5 minutes, until the snap peas begin to puff up and are crisp, yet tender.
4. Serve immediately.

Delicious Ways To Enjoy Sugar Snap Peas

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