Snow Peas N Cream Cheese
Elevate your side dish game with this luscious and creamy "Snow Peas N Cream Cheese" recipe, an effortless delight bursting with fresh flavor and velvety richness. Crisp-tender snow peas are enveloped in a luscious sauce made from melted cream cheese, butter, and a touch of heavy cream, creating the perfect balance of indulgence and freshness. The addition of minced garlic and zesty lemon zest infuses the dish with aromatic complexity, while a sprinkle of salt and black pepper ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant holiday feasts. Serve it as a standout accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted poultry, or even on its own for a decadent yet light vegetarian treat. Get ready to savor every bite of this creamy and flavorful creation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams snow peas
- 100 grams cream cheese
- 15 grams butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 50 ml heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons lemon zest
Instructions
Wash the snow peas thoroughly and trim the ends if needed. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese melts and becomes smooth.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Add the salt, black pepper, and lemon zest, mixing well.
Add the snow peas to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the cream cheese sauce.
Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the snow peas are tender but still crisp.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the dish to a serving bowl.
Serve immediately as a creamy and flavorful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
634 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.4 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.0 g | 185% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1589 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 151 mg | 3% | |
*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.
