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!
- 13 Apr 2025
- Cook time 10 min
- Prep time 15 min
- 1 Servings
- 9 Ingredients
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:
Instructions:
- 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.
- Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet. Sauté them for about 3-4 minutes, or until they begin to soften and turn translucent.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Transfer the seared sugar snap peas and onions to a serving dish.
- 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 Size | 380 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 230kcal | 11% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 14g | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 44g | 12% |
| Fiber 13g | 33% |
| Sugar 16g | 16% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 27g | 33% |
| Saturated 3.94g | 13% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 260ug | 29% |
| Choline 77mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 0.74mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B2 0.27mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 3.81mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 0.36mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B9 160ug | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 36mg | 40% |
| Vitamin E 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K 60ug | 51% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 70mg | 5% |
| Copper, Cu 0.29mg | 32% |
| Iron, Fe 4.02mg | 37% |
| Magnesium, Mg 60mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus, P 220mg | 17% |
| Potassium, K 480mg | 14% |
| Selenium, Se 2.55ug | 5% |
| Sodium, Na 340mg | 22% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.82mg | 17% |
| 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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