Best 8 Minty Sugar Snap Peas Recipes

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**Unveil a Symphony of Flavors: Minty Sugar Snap Peas and Accompanying Culinary Delights**

Indulge in a culinary journey that celebrates the vibrant flavors of spring with our exquisite Minty Sugar Snap Peas. These crisp and tender pods, adorned with a refreshing mint dressing, offer a delightful symphony of sweet, savory, and herbaceous notes. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil this refreshing side dish, alongside a collection of delectable recipes that showcase the versatility of sugar snap peas. Discover innovative salads, stir-fries, and even a tantalizing dessert that elevates this humble vegetable to new heights. Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors and textures that await you in this exploration of sugar snap pea gastronomy.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTEED SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds fresh sugar snap peas
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sea salt or fleur de sel, for serving

Steps:

  • Remove and discard the stem end and string from each sugar snap pod.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the sugar snap peas, salt and pepper and saute, tossing occasionally for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sugar snap peas are crisp tender.
  • Place the sugar snap peas in a serving bowl, sprinkle with sea salt and serve.

MINTED SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD



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Spring fever will hit instantly when you sample this lovely salad. A chopped shallot, mustard and honey complement the minty peas, and goat cheese ties the salad together.-Darlene Morris, Franklinton, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and strings removed
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add peas; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Cut in half crosswise; place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with goat cheese., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over pea mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND CARROTS WITH FRESH MINT



Green Sugar Snap Peas and Carrots With Fresh Mint image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, one pot, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 pound Sugar Snap peas
4 carrots, about 1/2 pound
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Trim off and discard the tips of the peas.
  • Scrape and trim the carrots. Cut the carrots into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Cut the pieces lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices (batons) about 1/4 inch wide. There should be about 1 1/2 cups.
  • Bring enough water to a boil in a saucepan to cover the peas and carrots when added. Add the vegetables and cook about 4 minutes, or until they are crisp tender. Drain immediately.
  • Return the peas and carrots to the saucepan. Add the butter, mint, salt and pepper. Stir and blend well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 124, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 299 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH MINT



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Simple and quick to prepare. Sugar snap peas are quickly fried with green onion and garlic, and tossed with fresh mint leaves. Wonderful use for spring garden vegetables. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Provided by ORNERY

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons olive oil
¾ pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
3 green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar snap peas, green onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 4 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 74.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH YOGURT, FETA AND DILL



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Much of the appeal of sugar snap peas comes from their juicy, sweet crunch, which means you'll want to take care when blanching them. They turn from perfectly crisp-tender to soft in seconds. The key is to have a bowl of salted ice water next to the stove and a slotted spoon at the ready. The salt in the ice water seasons the peas, and the ice stops them from overcooking. In this savory salad, they're tossed with a garlicky dressing for brightness, and a creamy feta-yogurt sauce for richness. Serve them with crusty bread as a summery appetizer, or as a side dish for grilled fish or meats.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for water and to taste
1/2 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 3 cups)
1 garlic clove, finely grated or minced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 cup thinly sliced fennel, or use radish or cucumber
1/2 packed cup roughly chopped fresh dill, or use a combination of dill and fennel fronds
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup plain whole-milk yogurt (if using Greek, thin it down with milk or water until pourable)
1/2 cup crumbled feta (about 2 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Torn soft herbs, such as mint, basil, parsley, tarragon, chives, cilantro or a combination, for serving
Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Have ready a bowl of well-salted ice water and a slotted spoon next to the stove. Drop peas into boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Use the spoon to transfer peas to ice water to cool completely. Drain well and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
  • When cool enough to handle, put the peas on a cutting board and slice them in half, crosswise.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together garlic and lemon juice. Stir in salt and pepper. Whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the halved peas, fennel, dill and scallions, and toss well. Taste and add more lemon juice, olive oil or salt if needed.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, 1/4 cup feta, lemon zest, and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice, to taste.
  • Spread the yogurt on a serving platter, and spoon the peas on top. Scatter remaining 1/4 cup feta on top, drizzle with more oil, and top with herbs. Serve as a side dish or scooped onto crusty bread as an appetizer.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH MINT



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You can often use herbs as one would salad greens: whole leaves tossed together with traditional salad ingredients. Here, the classic pairing of peas and mint gets reinterpreted by leaving the mint leaves whole and using sugar snap peas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound sugar snap peas, ends pinched off and strings removed (about 5 cups)
2 tablespoons Orange Vinaigrette
1/2 cup tightly packed mint leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a medium bowl of ice water. Blanch the peas in boiling salted water for about 20 to 30 seconds and refresh in the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain.
  • Spoon the vinaigrette into a bowl, add the peas, mint, and salt and pepper and toss to coat. Divide among 4 salad plates and serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD WITH RADISHES, MINT AND RICOTTA SALATA



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There's a reason pea salad is usually slathered in mayonnaise. Just try to get those tiny rolling orbs to stay on your fork without it. That's why when it comes to pea salads, choose sugar snaps. They have the same bright sweetness as shelled peas but, eaten pod and all (no shucking required), they're easier to grab. Here, raw sugar snap peas are tossed with radishes, fresh mint, ricotta salata and a simple lemon-balsamic vinaigrette for a easy salad that's sweet, salty, creamy and fresh tasting.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup sliced radishes
4 ounces sugar snap peas, sliced (about 1 1/4 cups)
4 ounces ricotta salata, crumbled (about 1 cup)
1/2 bunch mint leaves, torn (about 1/3 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced
Pinch kosher salt, more to taste
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the radishes, peas, ricotta and mint.
  • Using a knife or a mortar and pestle, make a paste of the garlic and salt. Place in a small bowl and add the lemon juice and balsamic vinegar and stir well to combine. Drizzle in the olive oil, stirring constantly, and add pepper to taste.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss well to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 221, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 94 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

SNAP PEAS WITH MINT



Snap Peas With Mint image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound sugar snaps or snow peas
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 plum tomatoes, about 3/4 pound, cored
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon shredded fresh mint
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pluck off and discard the end of each pea pod.
  • Bring enough water to boil to cover the peas. Add salt to taste.
  • Add the peas. When the water returns to a boil, simmer the peas for about 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, drop the tomatoes into boiling water and boil them for 10 seconds. Drain, let cool. Remove the skins and cut the tomatoes into 1/4-inch cubes.
  • Heat the butter in a saucepan; add the tomatoes; cook and stir for one minute. Add the peas, mint, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to blend. Cook for one minute. Add the lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 115, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 489 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh sugar snap peas: Look for pods that are bright green, crisp, and have a slight curve. Avoid any pods that are yellowed, wilted, or have brown spots.
  • Prepare the peas properly: Trim the ends of the peas and remove any strings. You can also blanch the peas for a few minutes to preserve their color and crispness.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices: Mint is the traditional herb used with sugar snap peas, but you can also experiment with other herbs such as basil, cilantro, or thyme. Some common spices that pair well with sugar snap peas include garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
  • Cook the peas briefly: Sugar snap peas are best when cooked quickly over high heat. This will help them retain their crispness and flavor.
  • Serve the peas immediately: Sugar snap peas are best served fresh and hot. You can garnish them with additional herbs or spices before serving.

Conclusion:

Sugar snap peas are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. With their sweet flavor and crunchy texture, sugar snap peas are a great addition to salads, stir-fries, soups, and even desserts. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful vegetable to add to your meal, reach for some sugar snap peas.

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