Lemony Sugar Snap Pea Stir Fry
Brighten up your dinner table with this vibrant and zesty Lemony Sugar Snap Pea Stir Fry, a quick and healthy side dish ready in just 20 minutes! Bursting with the freshness of crisp sugar snap peas, tangy lemon, and fragrant garlic, this recipe is elevated by a savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, honey, and a hint of red chili flakes for gentle heat. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and zesty lemon zest, this dish strikes the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal as a light side dish or paired with rice or noodles for a wholesome main course, this stir-fry is a nutritious delight that’s as simple to prepare as it is stunning to serve. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, it’s a must-try recipe for those seeking delicious, fuss-free meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams sugar snap peas
- 1 whole lemon
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Wash the sugar snap peas and trim the ends if necessary. Set aside.
Zest and juice the lemon, keeping the zest and juice separate.
Finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and a pinch of red chili flakes. Stir until well combined. This will be your sauce.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the olive oil to the skillet and allow it to heat for 30 seconds.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Toss in the sugar snap peas and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
Pour the prepared lemon-soy sauce over the sugar snap peas and stir to coat evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the peas.
Sprinkle the lemon zest, salt, and black pepper over the sugar snap peas. Stir well to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the stir-fry with sesame seeds.
Serve immediately as a side dish or pair it with rice or noodles for a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1456 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 137 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 199 mg | 4% | |
*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.
