Sesame Pea Pods
Elevate your side dishes with this vibrant and flavorful Sesame Pea Pods recipe, a quick and easy stir-fry that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Crisp sugar snap peas are sautéed in a fragrant blend of sesame oil, garlic, and fresh ginger, then tossed with a savory splash of soy sauce and a hint of spice from red chili flakes. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, these pea pods offer the perfect balance of crunch and umami in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this dish makes an ideal accompaniment to rice, noodles, or your favorite protein, perfect for weeknight dinners or as a standout side at your next gathering. Whether you’re looking for a healthy vegetable dish or a quick stir-fry recipe, these Sesame Pea Pods will not disappoint!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams sugar snap peas
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Rinse the sugar snap peas thoroughly and trim the ends, if necessary.
Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
Heat the olive oil and sesame oil together in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the oil and aromatics.
Stir in the soy sauce, water, red chili flakes, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, or until the pea pods are vibrant green and tender but still crisp.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the peas.
Toss to combine, then transfer to a serving dish.
Serve immediately as a side dish or pair with steamed rice and your favorite protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
688 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.6 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2065 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 198 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 183 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.
