Quick and Easy Peas Water Chestnuts
Brighten up your table with this Quick and Easy Peas Water Chestnuts recipe—a simple yet flavorful vegetable side dish that's ready in just 15 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish combines tender, sweet green peas with the crisp texture of sliced water chestnuts, all sautéed in buttery garlic and finished with a splash of savory soy sauce. A sprinkle of optional sesame seeds adds a delightful crunch and nutty undertones, enhancing the dish’s appeal. With minimal prep and ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, this versatile recipe pairs beautifully with everything from stir-fries to roasted meats or stands alone as a light vegetarian option. Quick, easy, and delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Mince the garlic cloves and set them aside.
Drain the sliced water chestnuts and rinse them well under cold water. Let them sit in a strainer to drain completely.
In a medium-sized skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the frozen peas and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are heated through and tender.
Add the drained water chestnuts to the skillet and mix well with the peas. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to warm the water chestnuts.
Drizzle in the soy sauce and stir to evenly coat the mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Optional: Sprinkle with sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the dish to a serving bowl. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.5 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 278 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 540 mg | 11% | |
*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.
