**Snap Peas and Red Onions: A Colorful and Crunchy Delight**
With the arrival of spring, it's time to embrace the vibrant flavors of fresh produce. Snap peas and red onions take center stage in this collection of delectable recipes, offering a symphony of colors, textures, and tastes. From stir-fries to salads and even a refreshing salsa, these dishes showcase the versatility of these humble ingredients. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a flavorful main course, these recipes have something for every palate. Let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the endless possibilities of snap peas and red onions!
ROASTED SUGAR SNAP PEAS
This Roasted Sugar Snap Peas recipe is healthy and full of protein! Perfectly roasted, simply seasoned, and slightly sweet, this easy side dish is always a hit.
Provided by Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes
Categories Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange sugar snap peas and red onions on baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and mix around until everything is coated.
- Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir around to combine.
- Roast for 10 to 12 minutes, or until crisp tender, stirring once during cooking.
- Remove from oven and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SNAP PEAS AND RED ONIONS
Peas and onions with an Asian touch.This is a great side or serve over rice for a light crisp meal. If there is left over add a sprinkle of rice vinegar and chill for a crisp salad.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Onions
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Coat bottom of hot pan with oil adding everything in order listed.
- Stir frying over high heat.
- Stirring each ingredient before adding the next ingredient.
- Cook till tender crisp!
SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD
Steps:
- Combine vegetables and fruit: In a large bowl, add the sugar snap peas, cucumber, bell pepper, mandarin oranges, and red onion. Set it aside, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate it if not serving immediately.
- Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Slowly drizzle in the sesame oil and peanut oil, whisking constantly until fully combined.
- Assemble and serve: Drizzle about three quarters of the dressing over the salad and toss with a large spoon to combine. Garnish with the sesame seeds. Serve the remaining dressing on the side. This salad tastes even better after the vegetables get a chance to soak up the dressing a bit, about 30 minutes to 1 hour, in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 445 mg, Sugar 12 g, Fat 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
RAW SNAP PEA SALAD
Serve this light, bright salad for lunch with a piece of grilled chicken or fish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 pound trimmed sugar snap peas (strings removed, if necessary), sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal, 1 cup finely chopped red onion, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Let stand, tossing occasionally, 10 minutes.
SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH ONIONS AND BACON
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium skillet over medium high heat, brown chopped bacon. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Add onion to the pan. Saute chopped onions 3 minutes or so, until they are just tender. Add peas and water to the pan. Cover and cook peas 5 minutes. Uncover and allow the liquid to cook almost out of the pan. Add bacon back to the skillet and remove pan from heat. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!
SPICED SALMON WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND RED ONION
Seared sugar snap peas and red onions make a sweet accompaniment to silky salmon fillets in this lovely springtime one-pan meal. The salmon fillets, coated in a garlicky spice blend, are briefly browned, leaving fragrant, savory drippings in the pan. Those drippings then season the vegetables, infusing them as they cook. Keep an eye on the salmon, especially if you prefer it on the rare side. Thin fillets in particular are all too easy to overcook.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and baharat. Season salmon all over with salt and black pepper. Rub spice mixture all over salmon. Set salmon aside while slicing the onions and sugar snap peas.
- Cut the onions in half root-to-stem, then peel them and slice into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons. Trim the peas and cut them in half crosswise.
- In a large, preferably nonstick ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over high heat. Add fish, skin-side down if there's skin, and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer salmon to a plate, browned-side up. (Don't sear the other side; the salmon will finish cooking in the oven.)
- Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Stir in onions and cook until lightly golden, 3 minutes. Add snap peas and a pinch each of salt and pepper, stirring everything to coat with pan juices. Cook until peas have softened and browned slightly, 5 to 7 minutes. Put salmon, browned-side up, on top of peas and transfer pan to the oven. Roast until fish is just cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes longer.
- Squeeze a little lime juice over salmon and transfer fish to serving plates. Stir herbs into peas and onions. Taste, and add more salt and lime juice, if needed. Serve with the salmon, with the lime wedges on the side.
SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH FRIED RED ONIONS
Sugar snap peas become a star with the addition of crispy fried red onions!
Provided by Allie
Categories Side
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Make sure the sugar snap peas are cleaned (remove any tough strings from them the best you can).
- After the red onions are done frying, add the sugar snap peas to the hot pan, with ¼ cup water, and immediately cover with a lid. Allow it to steam (be careful with this part though so you don't get blasted in the face with steam).
- After about 2-3 minutes, remove lid (use a glove/towel if need be), stir, then add in 1 teaspoon of butter, 1 teaspoon ginger, and 1 teaspoon of vinegar. Stir, and allow to cook lid off to blister. Another 3 minutes or so. Season with salt and lots of black pepper.
- Remove from pan, and top with crispy red onions!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup, Calories 170, Sugar 7, Sodium 300, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 1, UnsaturatedFat 7, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 4, Protein 3
SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND ONIONS
I love sugar snap peas and I toss them into all kinds of dishes but this is a way to have them as a side dish. I think the Tarragon compliments them nicely.
Provided by MTpockets
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan and add onion.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened but not transparent (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add remaining ingredients (EXCEPT PEA PODS) and bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a medium heat and add Pea pods.
- Cook until vegetables are tender (about 1-2 minutes) and heated through or to desired crispness.
- NOTE: If you remove pea pods from freezer before you get started and let them sit on counter in package, they will defrost just a little and cooking time may shorten slightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 92, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.1, Protein 3.1
SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND RICE
From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Glam up basic sugar snap peas by sautéing this classic veggie with onion and garlic, then blending in thyme-flavored rice.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups water, the salt and thyme to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until onion is tender. Add bell pepper, peas and 2 tablespoons water; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until peas are crisp-tender.
- Stir in cooked rice mixture; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
MINTY PEAS AND ONIONS
Mother could always rely on peas and onions when she was in a hurry and needed a quick side. Besides being easy to prepare, this dish was loved by everyone in our family. It was handed down to my mother by my grandmother. -Santa D'Addario, Jacksonville, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onions and red pepper in oil until onions just begin to soften. Add peas; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until heated through. Stir in mint and cook for 1 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender snap peas. Look for peas that are bright green and have a crisp snap when you break them. Avoid peas that are yellowed, wilted, or have brown spots.
- Prepare the snap peas properly. Remove the strings from the peas before cooking. You can do this by pulling the string down the side of the pea with your fingers, or by using a vegetable peeler.
- Cook the snap peas briefly. Overcooking will make the peas mushy. Aim to cook the peas for just a few minutes, until they are bright green and tender.
- Use a variety of cooking methods. Snap peas can be boiled, steamed, stir-fried, or roasted. Each cooking method will give the peas a slightly different flavor and texture.
- Add snap peas to salads, stir-fries, and other dishes. Snap peas are a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Conclusion:
Snap peas and red onions are a delicious and healthy combination. The sweetness of the peas pairs perfectly with the sharpness of the onions. These two vegetables can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to stir-fries. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give snap peas and red onions a try.
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