Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas

Sauteed sugar snap peas with soy sauce and sesame oil is a simple, easy to make and very tasty side dish. A nice variation on eating them raw!

These snap peas are so delicious. I love how easy it is to make them, and how flavorful this simple dish is.

I’m too lazy to wash and trim the peas, so I usually buy them pre-washed, pre-trimmed and ready to eat, which truly makes this a 10-minute dish.

Do you need to cook snap peas?

You don’t have too. I love eating them raw. They are crunchy, subtly sweet, and wonderful on their own or dipped in ranch or hummus.

But sauteed sugar snap peas make a very nice variation, and they’re the perfect side dish to Asian-style main dishes.

The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty side dish (exact measurements are included in the recipe card below):

1. Avocado oil
2. Trimmed sugar snap peas
3. Minced garlic
4. Sesame oil
5. soy sauce or a gluten-free alternative
6. Kosher salt and black pepper
7. Sesame seeds for garnish

How to make sauteed sugar snap peas

It’s an easy and quick recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card below for the detailed instructions. The basics are simple:

1. Saute the snap peas and garlic in a neutral oil such as avocado oil.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Season with sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.

Is this a healthy recipe?

I believe it is. Sugar snap peas are very healthy, and so is sesame oil. And while not everyone agrees that soy sauce is healthy, my research tells me that it’s probably fine in moderation.

What to serve with sauteed sugar snap peas?

Since the flavor profile here is Asian, I like to serve them with Asian-style main dishes such as baked soy sauce chicken and Asian meatballs.

What about leftovers?

If you have leftovers, keep them in the fridge in a sealed container for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently in the microwave on 50% power.

More Asian-style side dishes that you might enjoy

These cabbage pancakes are amazing. I actually sometimes serve them as a main course, they are so substantial and filling.

And if your digestion can handle shirataki noodles, these shirataki sesame noodles are very close to the real thing!

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Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas

Sauteed sugar snap peas with soy sauce and sesame oil is a simple, easy to make and very tasty side dish. A nice variation on eating them raw! 

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: peas

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 121

Author: Vered DeLeeuw

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 lb. sugar snap peas, end and strings removed
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (or use a gluten-free alternative and add salt as needed)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the snap peas and stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring, one more minute.
• Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.

NUTRITION INFO Nutrition info is approximate. It is calculated using the SparkPeople.com recipe calculator, and the carb count excludes sugar alcohols. Please read the disclaimers in our Terms of Use carefully before using any of our recipes. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Please verify they are before using.

Nutrition Facts

Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 121 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 284mg12%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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