Name: Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas with Garlic and Tamari
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 10 ounces sugar snap peas (trimmed); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 Tablespoon tamari ((or substitute soy sauce or coconut aminos)); toasted sesame seeds ((for garnish, optional))

These sauteed sugar snap peas are a fast and flavorful way to enjoy this seasonal green vegetable. Cooked in a skillet with garlic, tamari, and rice vinegar, they stay bright green and crisp-tender.

While sugar snap peas are delicious raw, a quick saute brings out their sweetness while keeping plenty of crunch. This simple vegan side dish pairs especially well with rice, tofu, and other weeknight favorites with Asian-inspired flavors, like my chickpea stir fry.

Ingredient info: gluten-free option, nut-free, oil-free, soy-free option, vegan

Platter of sauteed snap peas garnished with toasted sesame seeds.

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Made this tonight to exact recipe and really enjoyed it. Added a few drips of sriracha sauce, yummy! Next time I may add some mushrooms to the mix.

- Colleen

Ingredients

Sugar snap peas: Trim the stem ends and remove the strings if needed. The whole pod is edible, but the fibrous strings can be tough.
Garlic: Fresh garlic adds a savory punch.
Tamari: Adds salty, savory flavor. Soy sauce or coconut aminos also work.
Rice vinegar: Balances the sweetness of the peas with a little tang.
Toasted sesame seeds: Optional, but nice for garnish.

Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.

How to make sauteed sugar snap peas

Add the sugar snap peas to a skillet with a little water and saute until bright green and crisp-tender.
Stir in the garlic, tamari, and rice vinegar. Cook for 30 seconds more, then transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.

Platter of sugar snap peas with a bowl of rice and platter of lemon tofu in the background.

Serving these sugar snap peas with dinner? I love them with my lemon air fryer tofu and Instant Pot coconut rice for an easy meal.

For another quick veggie side with similar flavors, try my cold sesame marinated asparagus next.

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