Sugar snap peas with onions

Enjoy a delightful blend of flavors with this Sugar Snap Peas recipe. Crisp snap peas, aromatic onions, and refreshing spearmint are seared to perfection, enhanced with a touch of lemon zest and juice, a dash of seasoning, and a hint of sugar. Perfect as a side dish or a light snack, this recipe combines simple ingredients for a fresh and vibrant taste. Ready in minutes and bursting with flavor!

  • 17 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 10 min
  • Prep time 15 min
  • 1 Servings
  • 9 Ingredients

Sugar snap peas with onions

Sugar snap peas with onions is a vibrant and refreshing dish that makes for a perfect side or light main course. This easy-to-follow recipe highlights the crispness of sugar snap peas, the subtle sweetness of caramelized onions, and the zesty freshness of lemon and spearmint. It’s a delightful way to enjoy seasonal produce with minimal effort!

Ingredients:

1/4 tsp sugar
1.05g
4 cups peas
250g
1 dash black pepper
1/10g
3 tbsp parsley
18g
1 tsp lemon zest
4g
1 dash salt
0.40g
4 onions
60g
1 tbsp lemon juice
16g
2 tbsp olive oil
27g

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:
- Wash the sugar snap peas thoroughly and pat them dry.
- Slice the onions thinly.
- Chop the fresh spearmint, zest the lemon, and extract the lemon juice.

2. Heat the Oil:
- In a large skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Cook Onions:
- Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet. Sauté them for about 3-4 minutes, or until they begin to soften and turn translucent.
4. Add Sugar Snap Peas:
- Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry them with the onions for about 4-5 minutes, until the peas are tender-crisp and have a few browned spots.
5. Season the Vegetables:
- Sprinkle in the 1/4 teaspoon of sugar, a dash of salt, and a dash of black pepper. Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly with the seasoning.
6. Add Lemon and Mint:
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, and the 3 tablespoons of chopped spearmint. Stir everything together gently, making sure the peas and onions are well mixed with the lemon and mint.
7. Serve:
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Transfer the seared sugar snap peas and onions to a serving dish.
8. Enjoy:
- Serve immediately, garnished with a few extra spearmint leaves if desired. This dish makes a fresh, zesty side perfect for any meal.

Tips:

- Make sure to wash and dry the sugar snap peas thoroughly before cooking to ensure they stay crisp.

- Don’t overcook the peas; they should remain bright green and tender-crisp.

- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and zest according to your preference for a more or less intense citrus flavor.

- Fresh spearmint is key to this dish’s vibrant flavor. If you can’t find fresh spearmint, fresh mint of another variety can be used but the taste will be slightly different.

- Sear the onions until they are nicely caramelized for an added layer of sweetness and depth.

- Add the black pepper and salt to taste, but remember that a little goes a long way!

This Sugar snap peas with onions recipe is an explosion of flavors and textures. The result is a healthy, flavorful dish that pairs well with a variety of proteins or can be enjoyed on its own. With its combination of crisp peas, tender onions, and a hint of citrus and mint, it is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size380 grams
Energy
Calories 230kcal11%
Protein
Protein 14g9%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 44g12%
Fiber 13g33%
Sugar 16g16%
Fat
Fat 27g33%
Saturated 3.94g13%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 260ug29%
Choline 77mg13%
Vitamin B1 0.74mg62%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg21%
Vitamin B3 3.81mg24%
Vitamin B6 0.36mg21%
Vitamin B9 160ug41%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 36mg40%
Vitamin E 0.11mg1%
Vitamin K 60ug51%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 70mg5%
Copper, Cu 0.29mg32%
Iron, Fe 4.02mg37%
Magnesium, Mg 60mg15%
Phosphorus, P 220mg17%
Potassium, K 480mg14%
Selenium, Se 2.55ug5%
Sodium, Na 340mg22%
Zinc, Zn 1.82mg17%
Water
Water 270g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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