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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Side Dish Recipes

    Sugar Snap Peas Stir Fry

    By: Amy Katz · Published: May 13, 2020 · Last modified: Dec 14, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Special diet: gluten-free option, nut-free, oil-free, soy-free option, vegan

    Seasoned with garlic, rice wine vinegar, and tamari, Sugar Snap Peas Stir Fry is a delicious Asian-inspired side dish. And it comes together in only 15 minutes with 5 ingredients.

    Platter of stir fried snap peas garnished with toasted sesame seeds
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    Sugar snap peas

    Besides being sweet and delicious, what I love about this vegetable is both the pea and and pod can be consumed, either raw or cooked. While you may want to trim them to remove the tough strings, there's no need to shell them like with English or garden peas and throw away the pods.

    They are wonderful raw with onion dip, yogurt sauce, or hummus. Or you can include them in a DIY salad bar.

    But my all-time favorite way to enjoy them is to saute and season them with Asian-inspired flavors. This Sugar Snap Peas Stir Fry is the perfect addition to lemon tofu and jasmine rice any night of the week.

    Shopping list

    You'll only need 5 ingredients to make this recipe, or 4 if you leave off the garnish. And you don't even need any oil.

    • Sugar snap peas
    • Fresh garlic
    • Rice wine vinegar
    • Tamari (or substitute soy sauce or coconut aminos)
    • Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

    For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How to trim

    Sometimes you'll find them in the produce section of the market in sealed bags with the pods already trimmed. But if you are buying them in bulk or harvesting them from your garden, you'll want to remove the tough strings.

    Each pod has a blossom end where the flower was and a stem end where it was connected to the vine. After washing them, use a paring knife to remove the strings on each side:

    1. Start at the stem end and come in at an angle with your knife on the flat side of the pod and remove the string.
    2. Come back to the stem end and remove the thinner string from the curved side of the pod.
    3. Repeat until all the pea pods have been trimmed.

    Method

    Once the snap peas are washed and trimmed, making this recipe is very quick and easy:

    1. Saute in a little water until tender.
    2. Add the garlic, vinegar, and tamari and stir fry for 30 seconds.
    3. Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds, if desired, and enjoy!
    Platter of peas with a bowl of rice and platter of lemon tofu in the background

    Tips

    You can also make this recipe using snow peas instead, although they are not as sweet, so it will taste a little different.

    Leftovers can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for a day or two. Enjoy them cold or reheated in the microwave.

    And for even more recipes, join the Vegan Mediterranean Diet Recipes Facebook group for support, inspiration, and fun.

    If you love this recipe, please give it 5 stars! ★★★★★

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    Sugar Snap Peas Stir Fry

    Seasoned with garlic, rice wine vinegar, and tamari, Sugar Snap Peas Stir Fry is a delicious Asian-inspired side dish. And it comes together in only 15 minutes with 5 ingredients.
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    Special diet: gluten-free option, nut-free, oil-free, soy-free option, vegan
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Asian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 34kcal
    Author: Amy Katz

    Ingredients

    • 10 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed (see Notes)
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
    • 1 Tablespoon tamari, (or soy sauce)
    • toasted sesame seeds, (for garnish, optional)
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    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. 

    Notes

    • Nutrition Facts are an estimate and do not include the optional toasted sesame seeds.
    • Each pod has a blossom end where the flower was and a stem end where it was connected to the vine. After washing them, use a paring knife to remove the strings on each side:
    1. Start at the stem end and come in at an angle with your knife on the flat side of the pod and remove the string.
    2. Come back to the stem end and remove the thinner string from the curved side of the pod.
    3. Repeat until all the pea pods have been trimmed.
    • Leftovers can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for a day or two. Enjoy them cold or reheated in the microwave.
    • This recipe is the perfect addition to lemon tofu and jasmine rice any night of the week.
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

    This recipe was originally published 2/12/2018. It was updated for better user experience.

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    About Amy

    Amy Katz is a vegan recipe developer, photographer, and Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach. She loves sharing delicious plant-based Mediterranean diet recipes that home cooks of all levels can enjoy. Her easy vegan recipes have been featured on HuffPost, LIVESTRONG, Healthline, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, Country Living, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. She lives in Orange County, California with the love of her life, Brad, and their adorable black cat, Ozzy.

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    1. Colleen

      January 15, 2021 at 9:12 pm

      5 stars
      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.

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      • Amy Katz

        January 16, 2021 at 8:42 am

        I'm glad you enjoyed it, Colleen! Mushrooms would be a wonderful addition.

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