Sauteed Snap Peas
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 104kcal
Make your meals pop with a side of Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas! In this easy recipe, you’ll learn how to cook fresh snap peas to crisp-tender perfection in a sizzling hot skillet with just olive oil, butter, salt, and pepper.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh sugar snap peas stem ends and string removed from each pod
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sugar snap peas, salt and pepper and saute, tossing occasionally for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sugar snap peas are crisp tender.
- Place the sugar snap peas in a serving bowl, sprinkle with additional salt and serve.
Notes
Variations
- Lemon zest and juice - For a bright and fresh finish, squeeze fresh lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest over the peas before serving.
- Garlic and herbs - Add minced garlic to the skillet during the last minute of cooking, then toss the beans with fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, mint, or parsley.
- Asian-inspired - Add freshly grated ginger and sliced scallions to the skillet during the last minute of cooking. Add a splash of soy sauce, sesame oil, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds just before serving.
- Spicy snap peas - If you like a bit of heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne over the peas while they’re cooking. For even more heat, add thinly sliced Fresno or Serrano peppers to the pan or drizzle sriracha or chili oil over top.
- Garlic bread crumbs - Toast some breadcrumbs in a pan with minced garlic and olive oil until they’re golden and fragrant, then sprinkle them over the peas before serving.
- Allow the leftover sauteed sugar snap peas to cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
- You can reheat cooked snap peas in a preheated skillet or microwave until they’re warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1321IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg