Minted Sugar Snap Peas
Brighten up your table with these Minted Sugar Snap Peas—a quick and vibrant side dish brimming with fresh flavors! This recipe combines tender-crisp sugar snap peas, blanched to perfection, with a luscious blend of melted butter and olive oil. A hint of fresh mint adds an aromatic twist, while a sprinkling of lemon zest brings a refreshing citrus zing. Seasoned simply with salt and freshly ground black pepper, this dish is elegant yet easy, requiring just 15 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings, these minted peas are a delightful way to showcase seasonal produce. Serve them warm and watch as they steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams sugar snap peas
- 10 grams fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Wash and trim the sugar snap peas by snapping off the stem end and removing any stringy fibers.
Chop the fresh mint leaves finely and set aside.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water nearby.
Blanch the sugar snap peas by adding them to the boiling water and cooking for 2 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Immediately transfer the peas to the ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and slightly bubbling.
Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet and toss to coat them in the butter mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
Season the peas with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest, stirring to combine.
Remove the skillet from the heat and gently mix in the chopped mint leaves.
Transfer the minted sugar snap peas to a serving dish and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.1 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1541 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.9 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 82 mg | 2% | |
*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.
