Description
A vibrant and flavorful side dish featuring snap peas sautéed with ginger and sesame for a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound snap peas
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 clove garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse snap peas under cold water and pat them dry.
- In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat and sauté minced ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add snap peas to the skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until bright green and still crunchy.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, tossing well to combine.
- Adjust seasoning as necessary.
Notes
Avoid overcooking snap peas to maintain their crunch. Serve with fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: snap peas, ginger, sesame, side dish, vegetables, quick recipe