Snow Peas with Sesame Seeds
Elevate your vegetable sides with this vibrant and flavorful Snow Peas with Sesame Seeds recipe—a quick and easy dish that pairs crisp-tender snow peas with the nutty crunch of toasted sesame seeds. Coated in a glossy soy-honey glaze infused with aromatic garlic and sesame oil, this stir-fry celebrates fresh simplicity while packing in restaurant-quality taste. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as an elegant side dish for dinner parties. Serve it alongside steamed rice or your favorite protein for a balanced, Asian-inspired meal. With keywords like "snow peas," "sesame seeds," "soy sauce glaze," and "quick stir-fry recipe," this dish is sure to delight your taste buds while keeping your meal planning stress-free.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams snow peas
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Wash the snow peas thoroughly and trim the ends, removing the fibrous string along the edges if necessary.
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
Finely mince the garlic and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, and water. Set the sauce mixture aside.
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the snow peas to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
Pour the soy sauce mixture over the snow peas and stir to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken.
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the snow peas and give everything a final toss in the skillet.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Serve immediately, either as a side dish or light snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.4 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1019 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 202 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 842 mg | 18% | |
*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.
