Stir-fried pea pods, also known as snow peas or sugar snap peas, are a delightful and nutritious dish that can be a perfect side or main course. They are quick and easy to prepare, and the result is a vibrant and flavorful dish that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, you can create a delicious and healthy stir-fried pea pod dish that will impress your family and friends.
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STIR FRIED SUGAR SNAP PEAS
Living in China, I had to adapt to some foods I hadn't eaten before. Sugar snap peas have become one of my favorites, and while trying new concoctions, I came up with this delicious and easy recipe! Easy, green, and tasty - three of my favorite things!
Provided by mecook
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add snap peas, cover, and steam until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; saute garlic until nearly brown, about 2 minutes. Pour in snap peas and soy sauce. Cook and stir until snap peas begin to brown, about 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 451.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
SUGAR SNAP PEA STIR-FRY
Fresh ginger, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil provide a nice blend of flavors in this Asian-inspired recipe for fresh sugar snap peas. This quick-to-cook recipe will complement most any entree, including ham, lamb, chicken or fish. Best of all, it's easy to double for large crowds. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet or wok, saute the peas in canola oil until crisp-tender. Add the garlic, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and cayenne; saute 1 minute longer. Add basil; toss to combine. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SNOW PEA STIR FRY
When my children were growing up, I had difficulty getting them to eat green vegetables. This recipe changed their minds. They liked the crisp-tender pea pods and tasty sauce.-Pam Rahmer, Phillips, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, stir-fry almonds in butter for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Add snow peas and mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes longer., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, bouillon, water and soy sauce until smooth. Add to skillet; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PEA PODS WITH FRESH MUSHROOMS
Another great recipe from "Madame Wong's Long-Life Chinese Cookbook". This is an excellent side dish with Asian style fish and rice. Really good!
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Snip off ends of pea pods; wash, leave in colander.
- Heat 2 Tablespoons of oil in wok; add pea pods and stir-fry for one minute then remove and set aside.
- Heat 2 Tablespoons oil in wok, add mushrooms and stir-fry for 30 seconds; add pea pods, salt, stock and sugar; stir-fry 2 minutes and serve hot!
STIR FRIED SNOW PEAS AND MUSHROOMS
This is a simple side dish to prepare and serve with Asian dishes. We love it with grilled tuna.
Provided by BDEGER
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the sesame seeds about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Heat oil in the skillet over medium high heat. Stir in snow peas and mushrooms, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until tender.
- Transfer snow peas and mushrooms to a medium bowl. Toss with sesame seeds and teriyaki sauce, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 83.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
STIR FRIED PEA PODS
Garnered from my friends on the rice cooker site. It looks so good and EASY! There's plenty of leaway to experiment with your preferences. Instead of the boullion I used beef broth.
Provided by Nana Lee
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Dissolve bouillon granules in boiling water, add soy sauce and cornstarch mixture, set aside.
- Drain bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and mushrooms.
- Preheat wok, on high and add oil.
- Stir fry garlic in hot oil for 30 seconds, being careful not to burn as this will produce a bitter flavor in the finished dish.
- Add bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, mushrooms and pea pods to wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Stir in bouillon mixture and continue cooking until thickened and bubbly.
- Remove to serving platter and garnish with cashew nuts if desired.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, young pea pods that are bright green and tender.
- Remove the strings from the pea pods before cooking.
- Blanch the pea pods in boiling water for a few minutes to preserve their color and crispness.
- Stir-fry the pea pods over high heat to quickly cook them and prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Add a variety of seasonings and ingredients to the stir-fry, such as garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Serve the stir-fried pea pods immediately with rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Stir-fried pea pods are a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. They are quick and easy to make, and they can be customized to your liking. With their vibrant green color and crisp texture, stir-fried pea pods are a great way to add some color and nutrition to your next meal.
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