Honey Nut Snap Peas

Transform your side dish game with this delightful recipe for Honey Nut Snap Peas, a simple yet flavorful combination of sweet, savory, and nutty elements. Crisp sugar snap peas are sautéed to a tender-crisp perfection with fragrant garlic, then coated in a luscious honey-soy glaze for a touch of sweetness and umami. Toasted almonds or cashews add a satisfying crunch, while optional sesame seeds lend a hint of nuttiness to round out the dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a vibrant addition to your holiday table. Serve it warm and watch it disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams sugar snap peas
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons roasted almonds or cashews
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the sugar snap peas under cold water and trim the ends if needed.

Step 2

Finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Toast the almonds or cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant. Remove from the heat and chop them roughly. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until it starts to bubble.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.

Step 6

Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often, until they turn bright green and start to become tender-crisp. Adjust the heat to medium-high if needed.

Step 7

Stir in the honey, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the peas to become evenly coated with the glaze.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and immediately stir in the toasted nuts. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if using.

Step 9

Transfer the honey nut snap peas to a serving dish and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	498.3 grams (498.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	745

Total Fat 26.70g	34%
Saturated Fat 7.50g	38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 33mg	11%
Sodium 1233mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 99.60g	36%
Dietary Fiber 27.10g	97%
Total Sugars 54.30g
Protein 26.10g	52%

Vitamin D 2IU	11%
Calcium 215mg	17%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 273mg	6%

*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: 32.3%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 53.6%