Best 17 Sugar Snap Peas With Mint Recipes

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Sugar snap peas, also known as Chinese pea pods or snow peas, are a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed raw or cooked. They have a sweet, slightly crunchy texture and a mild, pea-like flavor. Mint is a refreshing herb that pairs well with the sweetness of sugar snap peas. When combined, these two ingredients create a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. This article will provide you with a variety of recipes for cooking sugar snap peas with mint, so you can find the perfect one for your taste and dietary needs.

Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!

MINTY SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Fresh mint adds a lively touch to cooked sugar snap peas. It's also nice on green beans or carrots. -Alice Kaldahl, Ray, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place 1 in. of water in a large skillet. Add peas and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until peas are crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes; drain. Stir in mint and butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH MINT DRESSING



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Sugar snap peas are dressed with shallots and mint.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil; prepare an ice bath. Add the peas to the boiling water, and cook until bright green and crunchy, about 1 minute.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer peas to ice bath until cold. Drain peas in a colander, and transfer to a serving dish.
  • Combine the shallots, vinegar, honey, mustard, olive oil, and mint in a jar with a lid. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and shake vigorously until well combined. Let dressing stand 10 minutes. Pour dressing over the peas. Toss, and serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH MINT



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You can often use herbs as one would salad greens: whole leaves tossed together with traditional salad ingredients. Here, the classic pairing of peas and mint gets reinterpreted by leaving the mint leaves whole and using sugar snap peas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound sugar snap peas, ends pinched off and strings removed (about 5 cups)
2 tablespoons Orange Vinaigrette
1/2 cup tightly packed mint leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a medium bowl of ice water. Blanch the peas in boiling salted water for about 20 to 30 seconds and refresh in the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain.
  • Spoon the vinaigrette into a bowl, add the peas, mint, and salt and pepper and toss to coat. Divide among 4 salad plates and serve.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH MINT



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Simple and quick to prepare. Sugar snap peas are quickly fried with green onion and garlic, and tossed with fresh mint leaves. Wonderful use for spring garden vegetables. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Provided by ORNERY

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons olive oil
¾ pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
3 green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar snap peas, green onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 4 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 74.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

HERBY SNAP PEA AND RADISH SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
1 pound snap peas, strings removed and cut in half vertically
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 to 7 radishes, (about 1 bunch) cut into 1/3-inch-thick matchsticks
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the snap peas and cook until the snap peas are bright green but still tender-crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the snap peas to a bowl of ice water. Set aside.
  • Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, chives, mint, oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Drain the snap peas and add them to the bowl with the dressing. Add the radishes to the bowl and toss well to thoroughly coat the vegetables in the dressing.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH MINT AND ORANGE



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Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey

Categories     Side     Sauté     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Graduation     Father's Day     Dinner     Summer     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 3 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Cook peas in large saucepan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes; drain. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Melt butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk in 1 tablespoon water. Stir in mint and orange peel; add sugar snap peas and sauté just until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

SNAP PEAS WITH CHILE AND MINT



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Categories     Pepper     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mint     Vegan     Shallot     Sugar Snap Pea     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 teaspoon red-curry paste or 1 1/4 teaspoons Thai Kitchen roasted red-chile paste
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2 medium)
1 lb sugar snap peas, trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup loosely packed thinly sliced fresh mint

Steps:

  • Stir together chile paste and 2 tablespoons water in a small cup.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté shallots, stirring, until edges are starting to brown, about 2 minutes. Add snap peas and salt and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add chile paste mixture and stir-fry until snap peas are just tender and beginning to brown in spots, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining tablespoon water, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet.
  • Transfer snap peas to a bowl and stir in lime juice and mint. Serve immediately.

MINTED SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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In 15 minutes, you'll bring spring flavors to the table with this praise-worthy side. -Karen Adams, Cleveland, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups fresh or frozen sugar snap peas, thawed
3 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add snap peas; cover and cook for 1-2 minutes. Drain and immediately place snap peas in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In the same skillet, saute the peas, onions, garlic, salt and pepper in oil until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MINTED SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Make and share this Minted Sugar Snap Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups sugar snap peas
1/3 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons chopped of fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • In skillet, combine peas and apple juice; bring to a boil.
  • Cover and cook on med for 2 minutes.
  • Add mint and lemon, bring to a boil.
  • Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add butter and toss well.

SNAP PEAS WITH MINT



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Fresh mint adds another layer of flavor to this side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound trimmed snap peas
1/2 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, bring 1/4 cup water and butter to a boil over high. Add snap peas; cover, and cook until bright green, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove lid; reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking, tossing occasionally, until peas are crisp-tender and water has evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Toss with mint leaves; season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g

MINTED SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Make and share this Minted Sugar Snap Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NoraMarie

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
16 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed 1lbs (500g)
6 green onions
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, 25ml
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Add sugar snap peas, green onions and water. Cook, shaking skillet occasionally for 3 to 5 minutes, until peas are bright green and tender-crisp and water evaporated.
  • Add mint or serve without. Add salt and pepper if necessary. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.6, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 2.6

GREEN SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND CARROTS WITH FRESH MINT



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, one pot, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 pound Sugar Snap peas
4 carrots, about 1/2 pound
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Trim off and discard the tips of the peas.
  • Scrape and trim the carrots. Cut the carrots into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Cut the pieces lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices (batons) about 1/4 inch wide. There should be about 1 1/2 cups.
  • Bring enough water to a boil in a saucepan to cover the peas and carrots when added. Add the vegetables and cook about 4 minutes, or until they are crisp tender. Drain immediately.
  • Return the peas and carrots to the saucepan. Add the butter, mint, salt and pepper. Stir and blend well. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 124, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 299 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MINTED SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD



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Spring fever will hit instantly when you sample this lovely salad. A chopped shallot, mustard and honey complement the minty peas, and goat cheese ties the salad together.-Darlene Morris, Franklinton, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed and strings removed
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add peas; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Cut in half crosswise; place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with goat cheese., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over pea mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE & MINT SNAP PEAS



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This classic steaming method produces vibrant, crisp-tender vegetables. The sweet taste of snap peas is accented with orange, sugar and mint. Yum! Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by half, about 15 minutes., Meanwhile, place peas in a steamer basket in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add orange juice mixture and mint; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MINTED SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Quick & Easy     Mint     Summer     Sugar Snap Pea     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 pounds sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a kettle of salted boiling water cook the snap peas for 1 to 3 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender, drain them, and plunge them into a bowl of ice and cold water to stop the cooking. Drain the peas well. In a large skillet melt the butter, add 1 tablespoon of the mint, the peas, and salt and pepper to taste, and heat the mixture over moderately low heat, stirring, until the peas are heated through. Sprinkle the peas with the remaining 1 tablespoon mint.

SNAP PEAS WITH MINT



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound sugar snaps or snow peas
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 plum tomatoes, about 3/4 pound, cored
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon shredded fresh mint
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pluck off and discard the end of each pea pod.
  • Bring enough water to boil to cover the peas. Add salt to taste.
  • Add the peas. When the water returns to a boil, simmer the peas for about 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, drop the tomatoes into boiling water and boil them for 10 seconds. Drain, let cool. Remove the skins and cut the tomatoes into 1/4-inch cubes.
  • Heat the butter in a saucepan; add the tomatoes; cook and stir for one minute. Add the peas, mint, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to blend. Cook for one minute. Add the lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 115, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 489 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPRING PEAS WITH MINT



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For the best results, choose sugar snap peas with plump, smooth-looking pods and a bright green color; select English peas in crisp, brittle pods for shelling.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed
8 ounces shelled fresh peas
1/4 cup sliced spring onion
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Add shelled peas to boiling water and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to ice-water bath until cooled; drain. Set aside.
  • Add sugar snap peas to boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to ice-water bath until cooled. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat butter and oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until softened. Add both peas and stir until heated through and well combined. Season with salt and pepper; stir in mint. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender sugar snap peas. Look for pods that are bright green and crisp, with no signs of wilting or bruising.
  • Trim the sugar snap peas before cooking. Remove the stem end and the string that runs along the side of the pod.
  • Blanch the sugar snap peas in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. This will help to preserve their鮮豔的色澤and crisp texture.
  • Add the sugar snap peas to the stir-fry at the last minute. This will prevent them from overcooking and becoming mushy.
  • Serve the sugar snap peas immediately. They are best enjoyed when they are fresh and crispy.

Conclusion:

Sugar snap peas are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and they can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you stir-fry them, sauté them, or blanch them, sugar snap peas are a great addition to any meal.

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