Sesame Snow Peas as a Side Dish
Discover how to cook snow peas as a side dish with this quick and flavorful sesame snap peas recipe—perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Ready in just minutes, this easy snow pea side dish brings bold, savory flavor to your table with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 cups snap peas or snow peas trimmed
- 4 teaspoons soy sauce
- 3 teaspoons sesame oil divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, minced garlic, ground ginger, and one teaspoon of the sesame oil.
- In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the remaining two teaspoons of sesame oil over medium heat. Add your trimmed snap peas or snow peas and sauté for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to blister slightly.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the peas and stir well to coat. Cook for about one more minute, just until everything is heated through and the garlic is fragrant.
- Sprinkle the finished dish with sesame seeds. They add a delightful crunch and toasted flavor that takes the peas to the next level.