Description
A quick and flavorful side dish featuring crisp sugar snap peas lightly charred for smoky flavor and finished with garlic, lemon juice, and optional seasonings.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces sugar snap peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat.
- Toss the sugar snap peas with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Arrange the peas in a single layer in the hot skillet.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred spots appear.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Remove the peas from the heat and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Finish with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Fresh sugar snap peas provide the best crisp texture and flavor.
- Cook over high heat briefly to keep the peas crunchy.
- Add soy sauce or sesame oil for an Asian-inspired variation.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese, sliced almonds, or chopped peanuts for extra richness and crunch.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat quickly in a hot skillet to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
