Healthy Fast and Easy Minted Sugar Snap Peas
Transform your side dish game with this recipe for *Healthy Fast and Easy Minted Sugar Snap Peas*! Bursting with vibrant flavor, this quick and nutritious dish comes together in just 10 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. Blanched sugar snap peas retain their irresistible crunch and are elevated with a touch of fresh mint, zesty lemon, and a hint of black pepper for a refreshing, gourmet twist. Sautéed lightly in heart-healthy olive oil, these peas pair beautifully with almost any main course or can stand alone as a light, plant-based snack. Perfectly balancing health and flavor, this easy-to-make recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to add a nutritious and delicious touch to their plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 g sugar snap peas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the sugar snap peas thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
Trim the ends of the sugar snap peas and remove any strings, if present.
Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the sugar snap peas and quickly blanch them for 1-2 minutes until they turn bright green and become tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the blanched sugar snap peas to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and maintain their vibrant color. After 2 minutes, drain them well and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the blanched sugar snap peas to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are slightly charred and glossy.
Sprinkle the sugar snap peas with the fresh mint leaves, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together well to combine.
Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving bowl immediately.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a healthy side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1501 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.3 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 38 mg | 1% | |
*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.
