Really Great Stir Fried Snap Peas
Elevate your side dish game with this quick, flavorful recipe for Really Great Stir Fried Snap Peas! In just 15 minutes, this dish combines the natural sweetness of crisp-tender snap peas with the savory depth of soy sauce, the nuttiness of sesame oil, and the subtle kick of garlic. Optional garnishes like toasted sesame seeds and red pepper flakes add layers of texture and spice, making it versatile and customizable. Perfect as a healthy snack, dinner side, or even a light entrée, this stir-fry delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Ready in a flash, it’s a fresh and vibrant addition to any meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 350 grams snap peas
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the snap peas thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Trim the ends and remove the stringy fiber from one side of each pod.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds to release its aroma, being careful not to burn it.
Increase the heat to high and add the snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry continuously for 2-3 minutes until the snap peas are bright green and tender-crisp.
Drizzle the soy sauce over the snap peas, and add the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss everything together well to evenly coat the peas with the seasonings.
Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Transfer the stir-fried snap peas to a serving dish, and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top if using.
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy them on their own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.7 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1744 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 172 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.
