Honey Nut Snap Peas
Transform your side dish game with this delightful recipe for Honey Nut Snap Peas, a simple yet flavorful combination of sweet, savory, and nutty elements. Crisp sugar snap peas are sautéed to a tender-crisp perfection with fragrant garlic, then coated in a luscious honey-soy glaze for a touch of sweetness and umami. Toasted almonds or cashews add a satisfying crunch, while optional sesame seeds lend a hint of nuttiness to round out the dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a vibrant addition to your holiday table. Serve it warm and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams sugar snap peas
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons roasted almonds or cashews
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the sugar snap peas under cold water and trim the ends if needed.
Finely mince the garlic cloves.
Toast the almonds or cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant. Remove from the heat and chop them roughly. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it starts to bubble.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until they turn bright green and start to become tender-crisp. Adjust the heat to medium-high if needed.
Stir in the honey, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the peas to become evenly coated with the glaze.
Remove the skillet from heat and immediately stir in the toasted nuts. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if using.
Transfer the honey nut snap peas to a serving dish and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
745 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1233 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.6 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 273 mg | 6% | |
*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.
