Snow Peas with Water Chestnuts
Brighten your table with the fresh and vibrant flavors of Snow Peas with Water Chestnuts—a quick and healthy stir-fry that's perfect as a side dish or a light meal. This recipe combines crisp-tender snow peas and crunchy water chestnuts, enhanced by the bold, aromatic notes of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. A savory soy sauce glaze, thickened just right with cornstarch, ties all the ingredients together for a beautifully balanced dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy stir-fry is both wholesome and irresistibly delicious, with optional sesame seeds adding a nutty finishing touch. Whether you're serving it alongside rice, noodles, or on its own, this recipe is a go-to for those seeking a fast, flavorful, and gluten-free vegetable dish!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams snow peas
- 150 grams canned water chestnuts
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the snow peas under cold water, trim the ends, and remove any strings. Drain the canned water chestnuts and slice them into thin rounds if not already pre-sliced.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, water, and cornstarch until fully dissolved. Set aside.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil.
Step 4
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
Add the snow peas to the skillet and stir-fry for 2 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
Step 6
Stir in the water chestnuts and cook for an additional 1 minute until they are heated through.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet. Stir well to coat all the vegetables and let the sauce thicken, about 1 minute.
Step 8
Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed. Remove from heat.
Step 9
Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (439.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 330.4 |
| Total Fat 16.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1427.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.5g | |
| Protein 10.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 175.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1499.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories