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Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas
5 from 24 votes

Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas

Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas are quickly cooked in butter with a blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to achieve tender-crisp pods with a delicate savory seasoning. The brief cooking preserves the peas' natural sweetness and crunch, making them a simple and fresh vegetable side dish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 92 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces sugar snap peas strings removed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt, Diamond Crystal brand
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

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  1. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to foam.
  2. Add the snap peas and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  3. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Keep cooking, stirring constantly, until the pods are tender-crisp, about 2 more minutes.
  5. Immediately remove from the heat and serve.

Notes

  • Remove the string from sugar snap peas before cooking for better texture and digestibility.
  • Cook peas for no more than 2-3 minutes to maintain a tender-crisp texture and bright flavor.
  • Remove from heat promptly and plate to prevent residual heat from overcooking the peas.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days; reheat gently or enjoy cold as a snack or antipasti.
  • Sugar snap peas can also be frozen for up to three months without significant loss of texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5recipe Calories 92kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 321mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5recipe
Calories 92kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 321mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.