Best 11 Snow Peas With Water Chestnuts Recipes

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Snow peas and water chestnuts are two vegetables that are often used in Asian cuisine. They are both crunchy and slightly sweet, and they pair well with a variety of flavors. If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to cook snow peas and water chestnuts, this article has the perfect recipe for you.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STIR-FRIED SNOW PEAS AND WATER CHESTNUTS



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Provided by Maggie Zhu

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon peanut oil
3 cloves garlic (sliced)
1 small carrot (sliced)
1.5 cups water chestnuts (peeled and sliced)
2 cups snow peas
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat a non-stick skillet on medium high heat, add peanut oil. When oil is hot, add garlic and stir until fragrant. Add carrot and keep stirring until carrot is half cooked, around 40 seconds. Add water chestnuts and snow peas, keep stir frying for around 2 minutes. Add salt and stir for another 1 minute, until all vegetables are cooked through but still crispy.
  • Place all vegetables on a plate and serve while warm.

SNOW PEAS WITH WATER CHESTNUTS



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Snow peas with water chestnuts, sesame seeds, and mint. This is quick and easy, yet good enough for company.

Provided by NAUTICOLE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the snow peas, and cook for 2 minutes, then add the water chestnuts, mint, and sesame seeds. Cook and stir until the snow peas are tender, and the water chestnuts are hot, about 3 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 6.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

SNOW PEAS WITH WATER CHESTNUTS



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This is a simple veggie dish that goes well with almost anything. It looks nice enough for company or a holiday dinner. Fresh snow peas are the preference but frozen will work well too. 10 mins prep time is for frozen peas, fresh will take a bit longer.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb snow peas (or 2 6oz pkgs of frozen snow peas)
1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces water chestnuts (drained and sliced)
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Wash fresh snow peas if using; trim the ends and string.
  • Defrost snow peas and dry on paper towels.
  • Melt butter in a wok or lg skillet and add the peas, water chestnuts, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
  • Cook over high heat, stirring, until veggies are tender crisp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.4, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 322.4, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 3.7, Protein 2.1

STIR FRY SNOW PEAS & WATER CHESTNUTS



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I usually like to add a little low sodium soy sauce just before serving. Attractive dish, great as part of a Chinese meal or any meal. For added color throw in some shoestring carrots - They cook very quickly and only need 1 minute befor adding the snowpeas.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup vegetable broth
1 lb snow peas, trimmed
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 (5 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts

Steps:

  • Bring the broth to a boil in a wok or skillet.
  • Toss in the peas cover and cook for 1-2 minutes (do not over cook the peas), shake the pan a couple of times.
  • The peas should be crisp and bright green.
  • Add sesame oil and water chestnuts, continue to cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.2, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4.9, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 2.3

SNOW PEAS AND WATER CHESTNUTS



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Categories     Vegetables     Side Dish     Diabetic     Walnuts

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

snow pea pods
water chestnuts
walnut oil
sesame oil
salt and black pepper
snow pea pods
water chestnuts
walnut oil
sesame oil
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Trim ends and strings off snow peas. Rince and drain water chesnuts. Dry on paper towel. In a large non-stick skillet or a wok, heat walnut oil and sesame oil. Add snow peas and stir-fry about 2 minutes. Add water chesnuts and stir-fry 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts :

SNOW PEAS WITH WATER CHESTNUTS



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Snow peas with water chestnuts, sesame seeds, and mint. This is quick and easy, yet good enough for company.

Provided by NAUTICOLE

Categories     Vegetable Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the snow peas, and cook for 2 minutes, then add the water chestnuts, mint, and sesame seeds. Cook and stir until the snow peas are tender, and the water chestnuts are hot, about 3 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 6.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH WATER CHESTNUTS



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Make and share this Sugar Snap Peas With Water Chestnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mums the word

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
12 ounces sugar snap peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup salted cashews

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Saute garlic for about 1 minute until softened, be careful not to let it brown or it will be bitter.
  • Add snap peas, salt and crushed red pepper flakes - cook and stir until tender (4-5 min.).
  • Add water chestnuts, stir and heat through.
  • Sprinkle cashews over and serve.

QUICK AND EASY PEAS & WATER CHESTNUTS



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Peas are about the only vegetable my DH likes, and this micowave recipe is so quick and easy. It came from the back of a bag of frozen peas!

Provided by east coast nellie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 11m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package frozen sweet peas
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart dish, combine peas and water; cover and microwave on HIGH for 7 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and microwave again on HIGH for 3 minutes or until heated through.
  • Add salt to taste, if necessary.

SHRIMP WITH SNOW PEAS AND WATER CHESTNUTS



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Make and share this Shrimp With Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jens Kitchen

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb shrimp (uncooked)
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 lb snow peas, rinsed, stems and strings removed
1/2 cup sliced scallion
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
1 teaspoon cornstarch, dissolved in
3 tablespoons water
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp. Combine the sherry and soy sauce in a medium bowl and add shrimp. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add the oil. Add ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the shrimp (reserving the marinade) and cook until light pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and snow peas and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the snow peas are bright green and crisp-tender. Add scallions and water chestnuts and stir-fry until just heated through.
  • Add the reserved marinade and cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce thickens. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.4, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 1152.4, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 18.9

SNOW PEAS WITH WATER CHESTNUTS



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Snow peas with water chestnuts, sesame seeds, and mint. This is quick and easy, yet good enough for company.

Provided by NAUTICOLE

Categories     Vegetable Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the snow peas, and cook for 2 minutes, then add the water chestnuts, mint, and sesame seeds. Cook and stir until the snow peas are tender, and the water chestnuts are hot, about 3 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 6.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

GINGERED PEAS AND WATER CHESTNUTS



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Frozen peas star in Gingered Peas and Water Chestnuts, which is suggested by reader Joan Solberg (below) of Ashland. "My friend started making this as a special treat for Christmas because it has such a nice combination of flavors and textures," Joan shares. "It's one of my favorite dishes, so I serve it at home and for potlucks all year-round."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen peas
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and halved
1 jar (4 ounces) whole mushrooms, drained
5 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Set aside 1/4 cup broth. In a large saucepan, combine the vegetables, butter, seasonings and remaining broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved broth until smooth; stir into pea mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use frozen snow peas and water chestnuts.
  • If you don't have a wok, use a large skillet or saucepan.
  • Be sure to heat the wok or skillet over high heat before adding the oil.
  • Stir-fry the snow peas and water chestnuts for only a few minutes, until they are tender-crisp.
  • Add the sauce ingredients and cook for an additional minute or two, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

This stir-fried snow peas and water chestnuts dish is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The snow peas and water chestnuts are tender-crisp and the sauce is flavorful and slightly sweet. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for your family.

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