Lemony Sugar Snaps
Brighten up your table with Lemony Sugar Snaps—a quick and vibrant side dish that celebrates the natural sweetness of sugar snap peas with a zesty lemon twist. Tender-crisp sugar snap peas are sautéed in fragrant garlic-infused olive oil, then brought to life with the tangy zest and juice of fresh lemon. A pinch of sea salt and black pepper adds simple seasoning, while an optional sprinkle of fresh parsley provides a burst of color and freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties alike. Serve these lemon-kissed sugar snap peas alongside roasted meats, grilled fish, or as a standalone vegetarian delight for a dish that’s as healthy as it is flavorful.
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Ingredients
- 400 grams sugar snap peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Wash the sugar snap peas thoroughly and trim the ends, removing the stringy fibers if desired.
Step 2
Mince the garlic cloves finely and set aside.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Step 4
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
Step 5
Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the oil and garlic.
Step 6
Cook the sugar snap peas for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are tender-crisp and bright green.
Step 7
Sprinkle the lemon zest over the sugar snap peas and pour in the lemon juice. Stir well.
Step 8
Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste, tossing everything together until well combined.
Step 9
Remove from heat and transfer the sugar snap peas to a serving dish.
Step 10
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (455.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 595.9 |
| Total Fat 28.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1449.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 19.3g | |
| Protein 19.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 117.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 65.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories