Sesame Ginger Snap Peas
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Sesame Ginger Snap Peas
Description
Sesame Ginger Snap Peas are prepared by gently cooking snap peas with aromatic garlic and fresh ginger in olive oil. The snap peas are cooked until tender but still crisp, preserving their bright green color and natural sweetness. Light soy sauce adds salty umami depth. After cooking, toasted sesame seeds and a finishing drizzle of toasted sesame oil enhance the dish with nutty warmth.
These snap peas balance freshness with a fragrant ginger aroma and the savory notes of soy and sesame. The quick sauté method keeps the vegetables vibrant and crisp rather than soft. They work well as an accompaniment to rice or meat dishes or a light stand-alone vegetable side.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and can be reheated gently in a frying pan to maintain their texture without overcooking.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated fresh
- 3 cups snap peas
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil toasted
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add in snap peas and soy sauce. Cook 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until snap peas are tender crisp. Remove from heat and toss with sesame seeds and sesame oil.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to keep them fresh.
- Reheat gently in a frying pan over medium heat to preserve the snap peas' tender-crisp texture without overcooking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 82 | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 799IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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