Butter Pecan Sugar Snap Peas

Elevate your side dish game with these Butter Pecan Sugar Snap Peas—a delightful blend of rich, nutty flavors and bright, crisp textures. This quick and easy recipe combines tender-crisp sugar snap peas with toasted pecans, savory garlic, and a touch of buttery indulgence, all finished with a hint of zesty lemon juice. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the perfect balance of sweet and savory, offering a gourmet twist on a vegetable side dish. Whether you're serving it alongside roasted meats or enjoying it on its own, this dish is sure to impress with its vibrant flavor and elegant simplicity.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces sugar snap peas
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup pecans
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the ends of the sugar snap peas, removing any strings if necessary.

Step 2

Roughly chop the pecans into small pieces. Finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter.

Step 4

Once the butter has melted and begins to foam, add the chopped pecans to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until the pecans are lightly toasted and fragrant.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

Step 6

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the sugar snap peas to the skillet. Toss to coat them evenly in the butter-pecan mixture.

Step 7

Season the snap peas with kosher salt and black pepper. Continue to cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are bright green and tender-crisp.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the snap peas. Toss well to combine.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a side dish, garnished with additional pecan pieces if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	413.9 grams (413.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	724

Total Fat 48.10g	62%
Saturated Fat 16.10g	81%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.20g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 542mg	24%
Total Carbohydrate 55.10g	20%
Dietary Fiber 23.60g	84%
Total Sugars 17.50g
Protein 19.70g	39%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 125mg	10%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 179mg	4%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.1%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 30.1%