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How to Cook Snap Peas
Fresh sugar snap peas need no other embellishments than olive oil, salt and pepper in order for their fabulous flavor to shine through! This comes together in 5 minutes and makes a simple, elegant, healthy and thoroughly tasty side dish!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 78 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh sugar snap peas , remove stem ends and strings
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the snap peas and stir to coat with oil. Add the salt and pepper. Saute for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the snap peas are tender but still crispy. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
337mg
(14%)
Potassium
227mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1233IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
68mg
(76%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 337mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1233IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.