Lemony Sugar Snaps
Brighten up your table with Lemony Sugar Snaps—a quick and vibrant side dish that celebrates the natural sweetness of sugar snap peas with a zesty lemon twist. Tender-crisp sugar snap peas are sautéed in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil, then brought to life with the tangy zest and juice of fresh lemon. A pinch of sea salt and black pepper adds simple seasoning, while an optional sprinkle of fresh parsley provides a burst of color and freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties alike. Serve these lemon-kissed sugar snap peas alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or as a standalone vegetarian delight for a dish that’s as healthy as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams sugar snap peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Wash the sugar snap peas thoroughly and trim the ends, removing the stringy fibers if desired.
Mince the garlic cloves finely and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the oil and garlic.
Cook the sugar snap peas for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are tender-crisp and bright green.
Sprinkle the lemon zest over the sugar snap peas and pour in the lemon juice. Stir well.
Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste, tossing everything together until well combined.
Remove from heat and transfer the sugar snap peas to a serving dish.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1449 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 66 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.
