Sugar Snap Peas with Pine Nuts
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Sugar Snap Peas with Pine Nuts! This quick and easy side dish features crisp, tender sugar snap peas sautéed in fragrant garlic and olive oil, then finished with the subtle crunch of toasted pine nuts and the fresh zestiness of lemon. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes, combining simplicity with gourmet flair. With its balance of textures and fresh, nutty flavors, it’s an elegant accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or even a refreshing addition to a light summer meal. Healthy, versatile, and full of natural goodness, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their veggie game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams sugar snap peas
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Wash the sugar snap peas thoroughly and trim the ends as needed.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Heat olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the oil and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp and bright green.
Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and lemon zest over the sugar snap peas. Toss to combine.
Add the toasted pine nuts back to the skillet and give everything a final stir.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.5 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 357 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.0 g | 111% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.5 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 183 mg | 4% | |
*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.
