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how to cook snap peas recipe sauteed sweet sugar fresh olive oil

How to Cook Snap Peas

Kimberly Killebrew
Fresh sugar snap peas need no other embellishments than olive oil, salt and pepper in order for their fabulous flavor to shine through!  This comes together in 5 minutes and makes a simple, elegant, healthy and thoroughly tasty side dish!
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5 from 8 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine All
Servings 4
Calories 78 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound fresh sugar snap peas , remove stem ends and strings
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the snap peas and stir to coat with oil. Add the salt and pepper. Saute for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the snap peas are tender but still crispy. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1233IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword Snap Peas, Sugar Snap Peas
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