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Sesame snap peas with toasted sesame seeds.

Sesame Snap Peas

Sugar snap peas with sesame and garlic make a healthy and delicious side dish. Make sure you use toasted sesame oil for ultimate flavor. Add the sesame oil at the end so it doesn't burn.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound snap peas
  • 4 to 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the snap peas and saute for 4 to 6 minutes until tender-crisp. 
  • Push the peas to the side of the skillet and add the garlic and ginger to the hot skillet. Stir for 20 to 30 seconds then add the soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir for 1 more minute, tossing everything with the snap peas. 
  • Remove from heat and stir in the sesame seeds. 

Notes

  • The sesame oil, ginger, and garlic will burn if you add them to the skillet too soon. Let the sugar snap peas cook until they are tender-crisp before you add the garlic and ginger. Once the garlic and ginger cook enough to release their flavors, add the sesame oil and cook just long enough to warm it thoroughly. Use the sesame oil as a flavor enhancer and not as a cooking oil.
  • Look for toasted sesame oil which has a much richer flavor than regular sesame oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 225mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g