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Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas

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.

Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas topped with sesame seeds

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.

Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas as part of an Asian inspired meal with Lemon Tofu and steamed rice

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.

Overhead view of Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas

Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas are delicious as a side with other Asian-inspired dishes.

I really enjoy them with these recipes:

But I wouldn’t be opposed to serving them with just about anything!

Close up of Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas

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.

Now let’s make Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas!

Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas
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Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas

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. 

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 34 kcal
Author Amy Katz

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 Tablespoons of water in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet. Stir frequently until they are tender. If the pan appears dry, add another Tablespoon of water.

  3. 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.

  4. Transfer the sugar snap peas to a serving dish. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired. 

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts are an estimate and do not include the optional toasted sesame seeds.

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Nutrition Facts
Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34
% Daily Value*
Sodium 254mg 11%
Potassium 151mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 15.4%
Vitamin C 51.8%
Calcium 3%
Iron 8.8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. 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!

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  8. 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!

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  9. 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!

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  11. 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!

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