Sugar Snap Peas and Onions
Brighten up your dinner table with this quick and flavorful recipe for Sugar Snap Peas and Onions, a vibrant side dish that pairs crisp-tender sugar snap peas with sweet, caramelized yellow onions. Sautéed in a luscious combination of olive oil and butter, this dish is enhanced with aromatic garlic and a touch of optional red pepper flakes for added zing. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a perfect blend of fresh ingredients and simple techniques, making it an ideal accompaniment to any main course. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or whipping up a weeknight meal, this easy sugar snap peas recipe is sure to delight with its bold flavors and satisfying crunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams sugar snap peas
- 1 large yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the sugar snap peas thoroughly, trim their ends, and remove any stringy fibers along the seam if necessary.
Peel the yellow onion, slice it in half, and then cut it into thin, even slices.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and set them aside.
Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter, allowing the butter to melt completely.
Add the sliced onions to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and caramelized. Adjust the heat if necessary to avoid burning.
Toss in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent the garlic from burning.
Add the sugar snap peas to the pan and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir everything together to combine.
Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar snap peas are bright green and tender-crisp. Avoid overcooking to retain their natural crunch.
Remove the pan from heat and transfer the dish to a serving platter. Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.7 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 5% | |
*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.
