Sugar Snap Peas and Onions

Brighten up your dinner table with this quick and flavorful recipe for Sugar Snap Peas and Onions, a vibrant side dish that pairs crisp-tender sugar snap peas with sweet, caramelized yellow onions. Sautéed in a luscious combination of olive oil and butter, this dish is enhanced with aromatic garlic and a touch of optional red pepper flakes for added zing. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a perfect blend of fresh ingredients and simple techniques, making it an ideal accompaniment to any main course. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or whipping up a weeknight meal, this easy sugar snap peas recipe is sure to delight with its bold flavors and satisfying crunch.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams sugar snap peas
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the sugar snap peas thoroughly, trim their ends, and remove any stringy fibers along the seam if necessary.

Step 2

Peel the yellow onion, slice it in half, and then cut it into thin, even slices.

Step 3

Finely mince the garlic cloves and set them aside.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter, allowing the butter to melt completely.

Step 5

Add the sliced onions to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and caramelized. Adjust the heat if necessary to avoid burning.

Step 6

Toss in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent the garlic from burning.

Step 7

Add the sugar snap peas to the pan and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir everything together to combine.

Step 8

Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar snap peas are bright green and tender-crisp. Avoid overcooking to retain their natural crunch.

Step 9

Remove the pan from heat and transfer the dish to a serving platter. Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(498.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	672.7

Total Fat 39.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 32.9mg	0%
Sodium 293.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 16.4g	0%

Vitamin D 2.2IU	0%
Calcium 120.1mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 255.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.3%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 35.7%