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Garlicky and flavorful these garlic sautéed sugar snap peas are one of my favorite easy vegetable side dish ideas that totally works in every season of the year.
I don’t know how I’ve managed to go so many years without cooked sugar snap peas in my life, but to be honest, I didn’t even think it was a vegetable that you did cook. I’d eaten them so much fresh that I just never let my mind go there. I mean, yes, snow peas get cooked all the time but this classic for a veggie tray or salad never had been in a saute pan until a few years ago.
That all changed and I’ve had no excuse other than laziness as to why I didn’t post this recipe.
Which Nonstick Pan and Stainless Steel Pan to Buy
Oh and really quick, want to know my two favorite pans? Both a nonstick and stainless steel?
- Nonstick Skillet- OXO
- Stainless Steal Saute Pan by All-Clad – I know the price is high but it will last you forever. Like, forever. And it’s high sides are crazy helpful in keeping everything in the pan.
How to Cook Snap Peas
Sugar snap peas are a really quick and easy recipe to cook. Just heat a saute pan to medium high heat and add your fat of choice:
- For Asian Cooking use oil or coconut oil
- Healthier recipes choose a nonstick spray or olive oil
- All other recipes use butter or any of the above
Cook on medium high heat, stirring occasionally until they begin to blister and brown. Serve immediately.
How to Prepare Garlic Sugar Snap Peas
Most of the time I don’t prepare the peas at all, but if the little ends are prominent you just snap it off and pull down the pea so the little string peels away.
- Do you cut the ends off of sugar snap peas? You can but again, it’s totally up to you.
Should Snap Peas be Refrigerated?
Yes, however you bought your produce is exactly how you should store it. Since it was bought in the refrigerated section make sure you store it in there too.
How to Make Garlic Snap Peas
- Ingredients:
Sugar Snap Peas
Oil
Garlic
Kinders Buttery Steakhouse Seasoning – This is our favorite seasoning and we keep it on hand for everything from veggies to marinades.
- Heat a pan to high heat, add the oil and once shimmering throw in your veggies, garlic and seasoning. Turn to medium high and saute until charred.
- Remove from the pan and enjoy!
Garlic Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves, Sliced thin
- 8 Ounces Sugar Snap Peas
- 1 Tablespoon Kinders Buttery Steakhouse Seasoning, found at Costco or most grocery stores. see note for subs
Instructions
- Heat a large saute pan to medium high heat and add the olive oil. Once shimmering stir in the garlic and snap peas.2 teaspoons Olive Oil, 2 Garlic Cloves, 8 Ounces Sugar Snap Peas
- Sprinkle with seasoning, and continue to stir. If the pan looks at all dry, drizzle in more olive oil. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until charring begins and then serve.1 Tablespoon Kinders Buttery Steakhouse Seasoning
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
