Sugar Snap Peas with Basil and Lemon
Brighten up your table with this quick and vibrant recipe for Sugar Snap Peas with Basil and Lemon! Perfect as a light side dish or healthy snack, this dish highlights the natural crunch and sweetness of sugar snap peas, enhanced by the zesty freshness of lemon and the aromatic charm of fresh basil. Sautéed in fragrant olive oil with a hint of garlic, the peas are seasoned to perfection with salt and pepper, creating a tender-crisp result in just 15 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or elevating your weekend meals, this recipe is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients that deliver bold, refreshing flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams sugar snap peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the sugar snap peas thoroughly and trim the ends by snapping off the tips and pulling away any stringy fibers.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
Season with salt and black pepper, tossing the peas to ensure they are evenly coated.
Chop the fresh basil leaves roughly and sprinkle them over the sugar snap peas just before serving.
Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy warm as a light side dish or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
12 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1181 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.7 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 38 mg | 1% | |
*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.
