Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023
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
Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh sugar snap peas
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Dash cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

  1. 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

1/2 cup: 60 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.