Snow Peas with Water Chestnuts
Brighten your table with the fresh and vibrant flavors of Snow Peas with Water Chestnuts—a quick and healthy stir-fry that's perfect as a side dish or a light meal. This recipe combines crisp-tender snow peas and crunchy water chestnuts, enhanced by the bold, aromatic notes of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. A savory soy sauce glaze, thickened just right with cornstarch, ties all the ingredients together for a beautifully balanced dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy stir-fry is both wholesome and irresistibly delicious, with optional sesame seeds adding a nutty finishing touch. Whether you're serving it alongside rice, noodles, or on its own, this recipe is a go-to for those seeking a fast, flavorful, and gluten-free vegetable dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams snow peas
- 150 grams canned water chestnuts
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the snow peas under cold water, trim the ends, and remove any strings. Drain the canned water chestnuts and slice them into thin rounds if not already pre-sliced.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, water, and cornstarch until fully dissolved. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the snow peas to the skillet and stir-fry for 2 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
Stir in the water chestnuts and cook for an additional 1 minute until they are heated through.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet. Stir well to coat all the vegetables and let the sauce thicken, about 1 minute.
Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed. Remove from heat.
Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1427 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1499 mg | 32% | |
*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.
