Sugar Snap Peas with Cumin and Thyme
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Sugar Snap Peas with Cumin and Thyme. Perfectly crisp-tender sugar snap peas are sautéed in fragrant olive oil, toasted cumin seeds, and fresh garlic, infusing every bite with warm, earthy undertones. A sprinkle of fresh thyme and ground cumin enhances the dish's herbaceous depth, while a final drizzle of tangy lemon juice brightens the flavors for an irresistible finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is an ideal side for roasted meats, grilled fish, or vegetarian mains. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a simple weeknight upgrade, these cumin-spiced sugar snap peas will impress every palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams sugar snap peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash and trim the sugar snap peas by removing the stem ends and strings, if needed.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and set them aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and toast them for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until lightly golden.
Stir in the sugar snap peas, ensuring they are evenly coated in the oil and spices. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are bright green and slightly tender, yet still crisp.
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine evenly.
Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the peas. Give everything a final toss.
Transfer the sugar snap peas to a serving dish and enjoy immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 324 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 26 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.
