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Simple Sugar Snap Peas Recipe

Sweet crunchy sugar snap peas, earthy mushrooms, and fresh mint sauteed to perfection make this easy, delicious, and nutritious side dish any night of the week.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Peas
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 93kcal
Author Ginny McMeans

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces sugar snap peas - tough strings removed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup loosely packed chopped fresh mint leaves
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 16 ounces button mushrooms - sliced

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice water.
  • Add the peas to the boiling water and bring back to a boil.
  • Continue boiling until peas turn bright green, about 30 seconds.
  • Drain and immediately plunge into the ice water.
  • Let stand to thoroughly chill, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain and spread peas out on paper towels to dry.
  • This next little step is where my recipe veers from All You Magazine - it is the mushrooms.
  • In a large skillet add the olive oil and turn to medium high heat.
  • Saute the mushrooms for about 10 minutes.
  • Then take the pan off the burner.
  • You can be doing this while your snap peas are cooling and drying.
  • Just before serving, add the peas to the pan with the mushrooms.
  • Also add the mint and pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • Cook, stirring often, until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Snap the stems and strings before cooking if it looks like the peas need it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1350IU | Vitamin C: 70.1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2.8mg