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    Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas with Garlic and Sesame

    Published: Mar 7, 2021 · Modified: Mar 9, 2021 by Jamie · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Try these easy stir fried sugar snap peas flavored with sesame seeds, toasted sesame oil, garlic, and soy sauce! It's an easy recipe for crunchy sugar snap peas ready in 10 minutes! Vegetarian and low carb friendly!

    Asian style sugar snap peas with garlic and black and white sesame seeds in a dark pan.

    Stir fried sugar snap peas are one of the easiest side dishes to make! It's ready in 10 minutes and goes great with just about any Asian dish.

    These sugar snap peas are quickly stir fried in a hot pan or wok and flavored with sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic. It's a versatile recipe that can be easily adapted.

    Garlic sesame sugar snap peas stir fried in a dark pan with a pair of tongs.

    Add some sweetener, dried chili flakes, sriracha, and fresh herbs to make it spicy and more strongly flavored. These Asian snap peas are vegan, low carb friendly, and can be made gluten free to accommodate any dietary needs.

    Ingredients

    Labeled ingredients for stir fried sugar snap peas with text overlay, including sesame seeds, soy sauce, and sesame oil in small white bowls.
    • Sugar snap peas - look for ones with a firm outer shell that's free of blemishes.
    • Toasted sesame oil - be sure to get the toasted sesame oil. This adds a deeper, nuttier flavor than regular, untoasted sesame oil.
    • Soy sauce - use tamari or liquid aminos to keep it gluten free.

    Instructions

    1. Heat a pan or wok over medium high heat and add the vegetable oil.
    Sugar snap peas with garlic being sauteed in a dark pan.
    1. Once the pan is hot, add the sugar snap peas, garlic, and soy sauce.
    Soy sauce being added to sugar snap peas sauteed in a pan.
    1. Stir fry for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the sugar snap peas are tender crisp and have turned a bright green color. Add the toasted sesame oil, black and white sesame seeds, and season to taste.
    Stir fried sugar snap peas with garlic, black and white sesame seeds, and soy sauce in a dark pan with tongs.

    FAQ

    Stir fried sesame sugar snap peas with slices of garlic in a pan with a pair of tongs.
    How do you prepare sugar snap peas for cooking?

    An optional step is to trim the stem and remove the string by pulling it down the length of the pod. This helps remove the tough fiber.

    How long can I store leftovers?

    Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. They're delicious served cold, at room temperature, or heated.

    Serving Suggestions:

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    Stir fried sugar snap peas with sesame seeds, garlic, and soy sauce.

    Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas with Garlic and Sesame

    Try these easy stir fried sugar snap peas flavored with sesame seeds, toasted sesame oil, garlic, and soy sauce! It's an easy recipe for crunchy sugar snap peas ready in 10 minutes!
    5 from 58 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Sides
    Cuisine Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
    Servings 6

    ☑ Ingredients
     

    • 1 lb sugar snap peas
    • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 Tablespoon black and white sesame seeds
    • 1 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
    • 2 cloves garlic - sliced
    • salt and pepper - to taste
    • handful of fresh herbs - scallions or cilantro - (optional); to garnish

    Optional Flavors (add one or more according to taste)

    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes - add more for spice
    • 1 teaspoon sugar - add more depending on taste
    • 1 teaspoon ginger - minced
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    Instructions
     

    • (Optional) Remove the stems and string from the sugar snap peas by breaking off the stem and pulling it down the length of the pod to remove the string.
    • Stir Fry: Heat a wok or pan over medium high heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, add the sugar snap peas, garlic, soy sauce, and optional flavorings (if using).
      Stir fry everything together for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the sugar snap peas are tender crisp and have turned bright green.
    • Garnish and serve: Turn off the heat and add the toasted sesame oil and black and white sesame seeds. Season to taste. Top with fresh herbs (if using) and serve immediately.

    ✎ Recipe Notes

    • Make sure the wok or pan is hot before adding the sugar snap peas. You should hear an immediate sizzle when it touches the pan.
    • Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming the sugar snap peas. This helps them stay crisp yet tender without releasing too much liquid.
    Storage/Leftovers:
    • Store in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    • They can be served cold, at room temperature, or heated in the microwave.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 822IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
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    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools.

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    Comments

    1. Michelle

      April 06, 2021 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      So easy, but so flavorful! I'll be making these to go with basically everything!

      Reply
    2. Luke Ratford

      April 01, 2021 at 12:11 am

      5 stars
      Made this recipe for my daughter as she absolutely loves sugar snap peas and she devoured them on their own but we had them as a nice side dish with some salmon and noodles, it was delicious 🙂
      Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
    3. Michelle

      March 30, 2021 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      These sugar snap peas are absolutely perfect. I love that they are stir-fried in sesame oil too. I could eat a whole pan of these!

      Reply
    4. Neli Howard

      March 27, 2021 at 9:33 am

      5 stars
      Can't wait for fresh sugar snap peas to appear in our farmer's market – love this combination of flavors!

      Reply
    5. Michelle

      March 23, 2021 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious and easy recipe to make! This is our second time making this since we love sugar snap peas!

      Reply
    6. Catherine

      March 09, 2021 at 9:24 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious yet simple side dish that goes with anything. This is a perfect seasonal dish to make in Spring!

      Reply
    7. Alex

      March 07, 2021 at 3:42 pm

      5 stars
      We made this today, as a side dish to your Korean Short Ribs. It was a hit all round! The peas had a great flavour, and the dish was just so simple to prepare. Thanks for a tasty recipe!

      Reply
      • Jamie

        March 09, 2021 at 2:37 pm

        Thank you Alex! That's a great idea pairing these snap peas with short ribs!

        Reply

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