Sugar Snaps

Sugar snap peas are a cross between snow peas and garden peas, and they are often eaten whole, including the pod.

This is vegan, gluten free, low carb and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 15 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 6.

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Sugar Snaps

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: International Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 5 min Total Time 15 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 320

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Sugar snap peas
• 2 teaspoon Olive oil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the sugar snap peas and cook for 2 minutes, until crisp-tender.
3. Drain the peas and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
5. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
6. Add the blanched sugar snap peas to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
7. Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice.
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Serve hot as a side dish or chilled as an appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 80kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 7g3%

Sugars 3g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.