Orange Glazed Sugar Snap Peas
Brighten up your dinner table with these Orange Glazed Sugar Snap Peas, a quick and flavorful side dish that’s as vibrant in taste as it is in color. Crisp sugar snap peas are sautéed to tender perfection before being coated in a luscious citrus glaze made from freshly squeezed orange juice, honey, and a touch of soy sauce for balance. A hint of orange zest adds a burst of aromatic freshness, while a sprinkle of optional sesame seeds elevates the dish with a subtle crunch. Ready in just 18 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or when you need a vibrant vegetable side to impress your guests. Pair it with grilled chicken, salmon, or tofu for a well-rounded and satisfying meal. Perfectly sweet, tangy, and savory, these sugar snap peas are a delightful way to eat your greens!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams sugar snap peas
- 3 tablespoons orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1.5 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and trim the sugar snap peas by removing the stem ends and any strings, if needed. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a small bowl, mix together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, and soy sauce. Set the mixture aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt completely.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the prepared sugar snap peas. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the peas turn bright green and begin to soften slightly.
Pour the orange juice mixture into the skillet and stir to coat the sugar snap peas evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens slightly and clings to the peas.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss one final time to distribute the seasoning.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the glazed sugar snap peas to a serving dish.
If desired, sprinkle sesame seeds over the top as a garnish for added texture and flavor.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 245 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 41 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.
