Brown Buttered Sugar Snap Peas with Pecans
Elevate your side dish game with these Brown Buttered Sugar Snap Peas with Pecans, a perfect marriage of crisp-tender sugar snap peas and the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter. Tossed with toasted pecans, fragrant garlic, and a hint of fresh lemon juice, this recipe delivers an irresistible mix of textures and flavors that’s ready in just 20 minutes. The buttery caramelized pecans add a delightful crunch, while the bright lemon balances the richness for a beautifully balanced dish. Quick, easy, and effortlessly gourmet, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or as a stunning vegetable side for holiday gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams sugar snap peas
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 100 grams pecan halves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and trim the sugar snap peas by removing the tough stem and pulling off any string along the edge.
Roughly chop the pecan halves into smaller pieces and set them aside.
Finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Allow it to cook until it develops a golden-brown color and a nutty aroma, about 3-4 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
Once the butter is browned, add the minced garlic and chopped pecans to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously, until the pecans are toasted and the garlic is fragrant.
Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet and toss to coat them in the brown butter mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are vibrant green and slightly tender but still crisp.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.
Transfer the sugar snap peas to a serving dish and garnish with additional chopped pecans, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.0 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.4 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 1492 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.7 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.5 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.3 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 468 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
