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Perfectly Seasoned Sugar Snap Peas

February 18, 2015 by Sandra Shaffer 30 Comments

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Snap peas only takes 5 minutes to cook into bright green, tender perfectly seasoned side dish. Lean how to make this stir-fry method.

Perfectly Seasoned Sugar Snap Peas - The Foodie Affair

Snap Peas Also Known As Sugar Snap Peas

I like to roast vegetables like green beans and cauliflower to accompany our main dishes. Fresh veggies cooks fast, are always plentiful here in California, and if I don’t have something that’s green on my plate, my meal doesn’t feel complete!

I dice a lot of zucchini, squash; broccoli and carrots, but lately I’ve sauteed sugar snap peas!

Snap peas also referred to sugar snap peas are a mix between snow peas (flat pods) and garden peas.

This delicious vegetable cooks up crispy, yet tender and are such a pretty bight green color!

You can get the same results when you learn how I seasoned and cooked them perfectly!

Perfectly Seasoned Sugar Snap Peas - The Foodie Affair

Sautéd Method A New Way

I usually add oil to my skillet, and then add the veggies to saute, but this time I lightly tossed the pods in olive oil with salt and pepper before adding them to the skillet.

That little change made a difference on the way they came out!

Each piece was evenly cooked and as simple as the ingredients are, the natural flavor of the sugar snap peas were the star of the dish!

This recipe calls for a whole pound of the pods and technically that amount should be enough for four servings, but I could have eaten the whole bowl by myself!

Perfectly Seasoned Sugar Snap Peas - The Foodie Affair

Recipes to Serve Peas with

Serve with any main dish or try this tasty Sesame Orange Chicken, pork rice balls or miso maple glazed chicken.

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Yield: 4 servings

Perfectly Seasoned Sugar Snap Peas Recipe

Sugar snap peas in a white and red bowl

Learn how to cook sugar snap peas and add to any main dish. Simple and delicious method perfectly cooked every time.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sugar snap peas
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Clean sugar snap peas and pat with paper towels to remove as much water as possible.

In a medium bowl toss pods with olive oil, salt and pepper. In a large skillet saute over medium-high heat, tossing for even cooking for 4-5 minutes or until desired tenderness. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 118Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 534mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 5g

Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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© Sandra Shaffer
Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dish - Vegetables

TIP: You may want to remove the fibrous string that runs across the pod. I got lazy and only removed it from about half of the pods. It tastes good either way, so feel free to prepare to your liking!

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This stir-fry snap pea recipe only takes 5 minutes to cook a bright green, tender Perfectly seasoned snap peas! Simple and delicious additIon to any meal. #healthy #peas #sidedish

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Filed Under: Side Dish, Snack, Vegetable Tagged With: side dish, snap peas, vegetable, vegetarian

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  1. [email protected] Eats

    February 19, 2015 at 12:40 am

    Sandra, seasoning is the single hardest thing to get right in any dish and I love that you have shared one with us that guarantees we get it right (because stock and things like that always vary in saltiness!)

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      February 19, 2015 at 2:05 pm

      I usually just toss things together for veggies and don’t measure the seasoning, but I really paid attention after making these a few times. I wanted a never fail repeat recipe!

      Reply
  2. Robin (Masshole Mommy)

    February 19, 2015 at 9:29 am

    I love, love, love snap peas. OMG, those sound delicious!!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      February 24, 2015 at 10:42 pm

      Thanks, Robin! So glad that you aren’t one to pass then up!

      Reply
  3. Erica (@Erica's Recipes)

    February 19, 2015 at 9:40 am

    I am a heavy salter and it has to be kosher. I always cringe when I hear someone say they omit the salt – that’s the flavor!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      February 19, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      So true, Erica! We would have more veggie eaters if they were generous with the salt!

      Reply
  4. Michelle F.

    February 19, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    Oh those look so good! I love that you added the sesame seeds.

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      February 24, 2015 at 10:44 pm

      Just that little sprinkle of sesame seeds really adds a nice flavor.

      Reply
  5. Michele

    February 19, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    I’m not a fan of oil so that lightly using oil before cooking sounds good to me. They do look delicious–I love my veggies!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      February 24, 2015 at 10:45 pm

      Fresh veggies are the best. I can’t get enough and feel so lucky that I have a Farmer’s market that I can go to year round!

      Reply
  6. Cindy @ Hun... What's for Dinner?

    February 19, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    What a simple and delicious way to prepare snap peas.

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      February 24, 2015 at 10:45 pm

      5 minutes is all it takes – doesn’t get any faster.

      Reply
  7. linda(burlap+blue)

    February 19, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    I LOVE sugar snap peas and these look so delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      February 24, 2015 at 10:46 pm

      Thanks for swinging by with a lovely comment, Linda!

      Reply
  8. Debi @ Life Currents

    February 19, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    I’m a big fan of snap peas. I think they are fresh and yummy! This recipe makes the most of them, allowing their flavors to shine, while adding a little extra to the mix. Love it!

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      February 24, 2015 at 10:48 pm

      You said it perfectly, the natural flavors come through beautifully in this fresh veggie dish.

      Reply
  9. Sharon

    February 19, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    In my whole life I’ve never thought to try these, but now I’m totally intrigued. It really does sound tasty 🙂

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      February 24, 2015 at 10:48 pm

      Oh, Sharon, you must try these. Sugar snap peas are tasty raw too. Kind of sweet. You’ll love them!

      Reply
  10. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama

    February 19, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    My daughter and I just love sugar snap peas! When we get them from the farmers market, we usually just snack on them raw. But I love this recipe- so simple and quick! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      February 24, 2015 at 10:50 pm

      Snap peas are delicious raw. You have a healthy little eater, Carrie!

      Reply
  11. Corina Ramos

    February 19, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    Oh my goodness they look so good! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      February 24, 2015 at 10:50 pm

      Thank you, Corina!

      Reply
  12. Bam's Kitchen

    February 19, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    I love the crunchiness of the snap peas. I normally do not measure when I am stir frying but this way it is good to make sure you have the best results time after time. A little sprinkle of sesame seeds really does make this dish delicious.

    Reply
  13. Debbie Denny

    February 20, 2015 at 5:48 am

    These look so good. I love cooking with olive oil.

    Reply
  14. Sandi Gaertner (@sandigtweets)

    February 20, 2015 at 8:20 am

    What a wonderful recipe for Chinese New Year. I can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  15. Rosey

    February 20, 2015 at 9:43 am

    Sugar Snap Peas make me oh so happy. I recently ordered these and rice and nothing else at a restaurant, despite the guffaws of my family. 😉

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      February 24, 2015 at 10:52 pm

      LOL – you know a good dish when you see it! That combo sounds delish to me 🙂

      Reply
  16. Sheryl @Mama's Gotta Bake

    February 21, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    Sandra, snap peas are my all time favorite. These look so good! I love your photos too.

    Reply
    • Sandra Shaffer

      February 24, 2015 at 10:53 pm

      Thanks, Sheryl! Snap peas are perfect on their own, but I also love adding them with all types of veggies!

      Reply

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