Edible pea pods are a summer staple in my home. They make a great dipper for hummus, pack easily in a lunch and I can actually grow them in my mountain garden. I have been experimenting with quick and easy ways to cook them for dinner and found my inspiration at P.F. Chang’s.
Garlic Sugar Snap Peas
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Looking for a quick vegetable that your family will love? These Garlic Sugar Snap Peas were inspired by a favorite dish from P.F. Chang's. Best of all, the preparation of this recipe can be done in one pan.
Course:
Vegetable
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 34 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
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Place the peas and water in a 12-inch frying pan with a tight-fitting lid. Heat until the water starts to boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Allow the peas to steam until the water has evaporated (about 5 minutes.)
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Remove the cover and add oil, butter and garlic. Stir-fry the peas until they are tender, yet slightly crisp.
Recipe Notes
If you want to add some zing to this recipe, include 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes as you stir-fry the pea pods.
Are edible pea pods easy to find in the produce section at King Soopers? Do they have another name?
This time of year you can often find them in the produce section near the green beans. All year around I can usually find them pre-bagged near the mushrooms in the refrigerated produce case. Look for sugar snap peas.