The MOST DELICIOUS Sugar Snap Peas Recipe (Made in 5 Minutes)

If you're looking for the best sugar snap peas recipe out there, this recipe might just be it. The snap peas are sauteed in butter and olive oil until tender and then seasoned to perfection with salt and pepper. They're a simple, healthy, and impressively flavorful side dish that goes with so, so many main courses. And best of all you can make 'em in just 5 minutes!

The Best Sugar Snap Peas Recipe

Sugar snap peas - also known as Chinese pea pods - aren't one of the most popular veggies, but they're definitely one of the tastiest. Well, that is if you know how to cook them right. And after you read through today's recipe, you'll know how to do just that. 

Seriously, these sautéed sugar snap peas turn out perfectly tender with a slight crunch for a texture that is just so good - and the flavor is great too! The snap peas eat raw have a naturally sweet taste, and it shines when the pea pods get ever so slightly caramelized from sauteing.

Also, as I mentioned earlier, not only is this a super tasty vegetable, but it's a really simple one to make too. All it takes is 2 simple steps, and you'll have this versatile side on the table in minutes.

Sounds pretty convenient, right?!

By the way, if you're looking for a main dish to pair with the sugar snap peas, I always have them on the side with this southern meatloaf or mixed with stir fries, but I'll get into some more dishes you can serve them with a bit later on.

Ingredients

Another thing to love about these snap peas is you need just three main ingredients. And, honestly, they're so basic I bet you already have them at home already!

Anyway, here's what you'll need to make these peas:

• 2 cups of fresh sugar snap peas, with stem ends and string removed
• 2 teaspoons of butter
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• Kosher salt and pepper to taste

How simple is that?

Diving Into The Ingredients

So, you may be wondering why we're using both butter and olive oil for this recipe. Since we're sauteeing the sugar snap peas over medium-high heat, we want to prevent the butter from burning, so the olive oil will help to keep the butter from smoking and burning while also adding a bit of flavor to each sugar snap pea as well.

Speaking of flavor, I recommend sticking with just salt and pepper for the seasonings. I think keeping it simple is best, and it really allows for the deliciousness of the peas themselves to shine.

With that said, you can certainly use other seasonings you want if you're looking to change the flavor. For instance, a bit of garlic would be lovely, or some crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.

You can even add a splash of soy sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten up the flavors! If you do this, the snap peas go great on the side with this beef ramen.

How To Make Sugar Snap Peas

As I've mentioned, making this sugar snap peas recipe is as easy as it gets.

The entire recipe just involves adding the ingredients to a pan and letting them cook!

Yup, that's it.

Anyway, once you have everything ready, it's time to get cooking. So, let's not waste any more time and jump right into the recipe.

Step 1: Heat The Butter and Oil

First, take out a large non-stick skillet and put it over medium-high heat. Then, add the olive oil and butter to it, and heat them until the butter melts.

Step 2: Cook The Sugar Snap Peas

So, once the butter has melted, you can toss the peas into the pan. Oh, and you'll want to make sure you to trim sugar snap peas before cooking them.

Now, after you've added the peas to the pan, you'll want to mix them around until they're fully coated in oil and butter. Then, when they're well coated you'll want to cook them for about 5 minutes - or until they're nice and tender. By the way, as the snap peas cook you'll want to move them around the pan every once in a while, so they don't stick or burn.

Finally, once the sauteéd sugar snap peas are tender yet still slightly crisp, you can season them with salt and pepper - or any other seasonings you like.

Then, serve them warm, and enjoy!

What To Serve with Sugar Snap Peas

One of the best things about this recipe is that you can pair the peas with practically any main dish.

With that said, here are some of my favorite recipes to eat with them:

• Turkey tenderloin
• Ham balls
• Potato mochi
• Beijing beef
• Broccoli cheese casserole

As you can see, the list goes on and on. No matter what you're serving for dinner tonight, garden peas are a great way to round out the meal, and they make a healthy addition to stir fries too!

How To Store Sugar Snap Peas

This recipe for sugar snap peas will make about 2 side dish servings. So, with that said, if you're planning on serving them for a family dinner, I recommend either doubling or tripling the recipe!

Then, if you end up with any leftovers, you can just transfer them to an airtight container, and they'll last in the fridge for about 3-5 days.

By the way, if you want to keep them for longer, just store them in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag, and they'll last in the freezer for up to 12 months.

How To Reheat Sugar Snap Peas

Now, to reheat the cooked sugar snap peas, simply put them back in a skillet over medium heat. You can cook them for a few minutes, moving them around the pan until they're heated through.

Alternatively, to reheat them even quicker, you can microwave them in 20-30 second intervals until they reach your desired temperature.

FAQs About This Sugar Snap Peas Recipe

Are sugar snap peas good for weight loss?

Yes, sugar snap peas can be excellent for weight loss. They're high in fiber, low in calories, and satisfying to eat, so they make for a great filling snack or side to any healthy meal.

Are snap peas healthier raw or cooked?

They really aren't healthier one way or the other. Raw and cooked snap peas are both good for bone health, immune health, and digestive health since they're loaded with nutrients.

Can you make sugar snap peas in advance?

Yes, you can totally make sugar snap peas in advance. All you have to do is follow the steps in this recipe, then store the snap peas in the fridge or freezer as directed above.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that is how to cook sugar snap peas!

These underrated little gems take on such a delicious flavor when they're sauteed with a little butter and oil, and you'll be hooked on them after just one bite. They're seriously just so delicious, even my two year old loves eating them, so they're totally kid-approved, and they're just a great way to add some veggies to any meal.

Anyway, I hope you like these garden peas as much as my family and I do. As always, if you make it, leave a comment below and let me know what you think.

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