Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry

Name: Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

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

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

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.

Originally published as Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry in Country Woman March/April 2006

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llking6

Jan 3, 2018

We loved this recipe!!
tcavman15

Jun 25, 2012

This is a great way to use stuff fresh out of the garden. I wouldn't change a thing. Even my husband who says he doesn't like peas likes this.
clairecrbrt

Jun 8, 2009

I made this recipe and i thought it was excellent and so did the rest of the family . Thanks for this recipe [email protected]