How to Cook Snow Peas
Try two easy ways of cooking snow peas – sautéing with garlic or steaming. Both are ready in a flash!
Servings: 2
Calories: 100kcal
Ingredients
Sauteed Snow Peas
- 1 tablespoon sesame or coconut oil , butter can also be used
- ½ lb. (225g) snow peas
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- Salt and black pepper , to taste
- Sesame seeds for serving (optional)
Steamed Snow Peas
- ½ lb. snow peas , trimmed
- Water
Instructions
Sauteed Snow Peas.
- Prepare snow peas by removing the tough strings of pea pods according to the instructions in the article above.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the snow peas and toss for 2-3 minutes until bright green.
- Season with salt and pepper and toss for a few seconds more. The pea pods should be cooked through but still slightly crunchy.
- You can also toss the beans in some lemon juice, more sesame oil, soy sauce or your favorite hot sauce like sriracha. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy!
Steamed Snow Peas.
- Bring about 1 inch of water in a pot fitted with a steamer basket. Make sure the water doesn’t touch the basket.
- Place the snow peas in a basket and cover with a lid. Steam for about 2-3 minutes, until crisp-tender and bright green. Check often to avoid overcooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.9g | Protein: 2.3g | Trans Fat: 7.1g | Sodium: 7.3mg | Sugar: 3.7g