Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas are easy to make in minutes with a few simple ingredients. They’re a healthy side dish the whole family will love. And this recipe is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free.
Whenever I go to Asian restaurants, I love ordering vegetable dishes.
There’s something about they way they’re able to bring out the flavor and texture of the vegetables without overpowering them.
I decided that sugar snap peas would be the perfect veggie to benefit from minimal seasoning and a simple cooking technique.
Sugar Snap Peas nutrition
Sugar Snap Peas are a good source of iron, vitamin C and vitamin A.
Plus I think they’re very delicious.
But don’t worry if you can’t find them at your local market.
This recipe would be equally tasty using snow peas or green beans.
And if you do buy snap peas and have some extra, I love them in Spicy Coconut Soup.
A delicious side dish
I really enjoy this vegetable side with these other Asian-inspired recipes:
But I wouldn’t be opposed to serving them with just about anything!
Making Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas is really easy.
Simply saute the snap peas in a little water until they are tender.
Then add a little fresh minced garlic, rice wine vinegar, and tamari.
That’s all there is to it.
I like to serve them topped with some toasted sesame seeds.
And if you have leftovers, you can enjoy them hot or cold the next day.
Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas Recipe
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Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas
Ingredients
- 10 ounces sugar snap peas trimmed
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon tamari
- toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 2 Tablespoons of water in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet. Stir frequently until they are tender. If the pan appears dry, add another Tablespoon of water.
- Add the garlic, rice wine vinegar, and tamari to the sugar snap peas and stir. Cook for 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Transfer the sugar snap peas to a serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
Linda from Veganosity
I’m with you, I love ordering vegetables at Asian restaurants too. They add just enough garlic, ginger, and other flavors to highlight the vegetables. This sounds like a wonderful way to eat sugar snap peas. One of my favorite veggies!
Amy
Thanks Linda! Mine too. 🙂
Becky Striepe
Oh, I love snap peas, and this looks like such a great way to take them from snack to side dish territory!
Amy
Thanks Becky! I love them, too.
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy
It’s the simplest recipes which i love the most! especially when you take a veggie like this and stir-fry! Sounds awesome! I need some sugar snap peas now ha!
Amy
Thanks Anjali!
Mary Ellen | VNutrition
I love veggies at Asian restaurants too! These look fabulous and so easy to make!
Amy
Thanks Mary Ellen!
Dianne
This looks so good! I love snap peas, but I don’t make them nearly as much as I should.
Amy
Thanks Dianne! I try to buy them whenever I see them.
Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter
Beautiful side dish to compliment any main Amy! I love snap peas and always add them to my stir fries but never served them as a side. I will now! Thank you for the recipe Amy x
Amy
Thanks Tania! I hope you enjoy it!
Holly
My youngest loves to snack on snap peas so much sometimesI forget they make a great side as well! 😀
Amy
They do make a great snack!
Jenn
I LOVE sugar snap peas!! Whenever my mom made them when I was growing up, we always thought it was a “fancy” vegetable. LOL! And it used to be my son’s favorite vegetable until 1st grade when someone told him green things were icky. I’m still mad about that situation! At least he still eats them at home, but he won’t take them in his lunch anymore. So many sugar snap pea stories. HaHa! Anyway – this looks delicious!
Amy
Thanks Jenn! I’m glad your son will at least eat green things at home!
Mel | avirtualvegan.com
I usually keep a bag of sugar snap peas in the fridge because they are great for snacking on and my son likes them which is rare with vegetables these days. Now I want to try cooking them. These with some rice and some Asian style saucy tofu and I’d be in heaven!
Amy
I love them to snack on, too, especially with hummus. But I love them even more in Asian-inspired dishes!
Katie Koteen
Snap peas are one of the few vegetables everyone in our house agrees on. Can’t wait to make these!
Amy
That’s great! Thanks Katie!
Cadry
This sounds so good, Amy! It reminds me of something I like to get at PF Chang’s. Whenever I’m there, I order a bunch of their vegetable side dishes and make a meal out of them. You can get an absolute feast for two for about $18. I love that I can now make these tasty stir fried sugar snap peas at home!
Amy
I love the vegetable dishes at PF Chang’s!
Sarah De la Cruz
These look similar to a green bean dish from a local restaurant that we love! Gotta try these!!!
Amy
Thanks Sarah! Enjoy!