Sautéed Snap Peas and Mint

Name: Sautéed Snap Peas and Mint
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound fresh sugar snap peas (with ends trimmed and strings removed); 1 small garlic clove, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons torn fresh mint; .5 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; .5 teaspoon flaky sea salt; pinch crushed red pepper

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A fresh and tasty side dish in 10 minutes.

By

Anna Theoktisto

Published on April 18, 2022

Sautéed Snap Peas and Mint — Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

4

Say hello to your new favorite veggie side: our Sautéed Snap Peas and Mint. This lovely, fragrant side dish will brighten up any spring or summer menu.

When it comes to a green side, we so often turn to salad. And while there are plenty of ways to gussy up a bowl of lettuce, a plate of simply-cooked vegetables can be just the change of pace you need this summer. The sautéed sugar snap peas and mint come together in just 10 minutes, making them achievable for a simple weeknight dinner or a more elaborate event. Charring the peas adds great color to an otherwise all-green dish and gives a variety in texture. If you can, it's worth seeking out a Meyer lemon, which adds a particularly floral, aromatic note to this vegetable side. And if you can't, a regular lemon will work just fine. Pro tip: to keep mint leaves from turning brown, tear it (instead of chopping) and add to the cooked dish just before serving.

Since this side is super simple and easy to prepare, it'd be a great companion to a dish that takes more effort and time, like roasted lamb or pork.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh sugar snap peas (with ends trimmed and strings removed)
1 small garlic clove, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons torn fresh mint
½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon flaky sea salt
pinch crushed red pepper

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it just begins to smoke. Add fresh sugar snap peas; cook, undisturbed, until peas begin to brown and blister on bottoms, about 2 minutes. Stir once to redistribute in skillet. Cook, undisturbed, until peas are tender-crisp, about 3 minutes, adding garlic clove during final 1 minute cook time.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Toss with fresh mint, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, flaky sea salt, and a pinch of crushed red pepper.