Best Sunny Snow Peas Recipes

GLAZED SNOW PEAS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 ounces snow peas, 1 bunch chopped scallions, a pinch of sugar and 1/4 cup water. Cover and simmer 2 minutes, then uncover and boil until the water evaporates, 2 more minutes. Season with salt.

KUNG PAO SNOW PEAS

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Stir-frying retains the sweetness and crunch of these low-calorie snow peas. A blend of soy sauce, ginger, chiles and sesame oil, store-bought kung pao sauce adds heat and flavor to this dish without adding a lot of fat.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 tablespoon peanut or grapeseed oil
1/2 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Maui, thickly sliced
8 ounces snow peas, ends trimmed (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup bottled all-natural kung pao, shiitake soy ginger or other low-sodium stir-fry sauce
2 tablespoons chopped unsalted roasted peanuts or cashews

Steps:

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add the oil. Add the onions and stir-fry until just wilted, about 30 seconds. Add the snow peas and stir-fry until nearly crisp-tender, about 2 minutes more. Add the sauce and stir-fry to coat, about 1 minute.
Transfer to a platter or large bowl, sprinkle with the nuts and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN SNOW PEAS

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This takes 5 minutes in a pan. You want to barely cook these as noted to keep the lightly crunchy natural sweetness of this seasonal delicacy! Wash and trim the tips and pull larger strings off the snow peas.

Provided by Geophile

Categories Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ pound fresh snow peas, trimmed
1 tablespoon water, or more as needed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in Italian seasoning and snow peas. Add water; cook and stir until peas are bright green and tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 226.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g