I usually plan out a menu for the week and take it with me when I go grocery shopping. But sometimes I get to the market and all my good intentions fall to the wind because I see something (usually some form of fresh produce) that just calls to me. That’s exactly what happened when I saw these pretty snow peas. They cook up in a matter of minutes and form a fantastic summer meal paired with grilled teriyaki chicken and jasmine rice.
I’m sending this recipe to Reeni of Cinnamon & Spice for her Side Dish Showdown. June’s theme is Anything Goes!
(Yield: 2 servings)
2 teaspoon olive oil
½ teaspoon each fresh grated ginger and garlic
2-3 c snow peas
2 teaspoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon sesame seeds
Dash pepper
In a wok or medium skillet over medium heat, heat the ginger and garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute), stirring constantly. Turn the heat up to medium-high and add the snow peas, soy sauce, and honey. Sauté 1-2 minutes (until just slightly softened), stirring constantly. Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame seeds and pepper to taste.
Emily says
Mmmmm, this looks so good and healthy as well!
Veronica M. says
Sounds good! Do you think using some sesame oil would be good too?
admin says
Veronica, I think it would be great with sesame oil! :)
Blond Duck says
I've always wanted an elephant named Flopsie. No idea why, but that's where it came from.
Rosa says
A nice way of preparing snowpeas! Very yummy!
Cheers,
Rosa
Treat and Trick says
Hi...this is really healthy and looks amazing.....
Lazaro says
That is a wonderful side dish! Love the colors. It would liven any table!
Cheers!
Katerina says
Thanks for stopping by my blog. These snow peas look so green, like they were cut right from the garden and photographed. Very yummy.
Alessandra says
Ciao Faith,
thank you for your visit, you also have a lovely blog, I will be back!!!
Love this recipe, my kind of food :-), and beautiful photos!
Ciao
Alessandra
sophia says
Ooh look at the color! So gorgeous! You definitely cooked it the perfect amount!
Fitness Surfer says
Supper healthy delicious snack idea. Thanks again. Wish i had some snow peas right now. Must be time for my last small meal of the day. Almond, vanilla, protein shake =)
Erica says
My husband loves snow peas!!!!This looks delicious.
Barbara Bakes says
What a yummy side dish. Quick, easy and delicious1
Blond Duck says
I don't think I've ever had snowpeas!
Swathi says
Faith,
Snow peas drizzled with honey and sauce with sesame seeds looks really delicious. Thanks for visiting my blog. Looking forward see you more often.
Sook says
I love snow peas. I like to use them in a stirfry! So crunchy and healthy. :)
Dawn (HealthySDLiving) says
Mmmm I love snow peas!!!
Joanne says
I bought fresh snow peas at the farmer's market for the first time last year and let me tell you I will never go back to the ones in the bag at the store. These were just so sweet and delicious...I was hooked. I love the sauce you put on them!
kalli@fitandfortysomething says
oh this is so lovely!
Barbara says
Such a simple, flavorful recipe, Faith. The color is perfect...and I bet they are as crisp as can be. Love this!
Krista says
That's it. I'm adding snow peas to my grocery list right now.
deana@lostpastremembered says
That color just started my day off right. SUch a green... Spring is definitely here and the recipe is simple and good... just the way I like it!
Chiara says
It's hard to say no to peas that green... I shop the same way. I have a list, but I also like to improvise when I see something that catches my eye!
grace says
terrific side, faith! the crunchy little seeds are a great touch.
Parita says
So simple and flavorful!
denise @ quickies on the dinner table says
I'm not particularly a fan of snow peas as I tend to steer away from sweet vegetables, except for corn. Your presentation though is lovely and the photos are so enticing, I could almost reach out and take one! I love the sprinkling of sesame - they could actually induce to eat and enjoy this :)
Ameena says
I only recently discovered my love to sesame seeds because my mom put it on an Asian-ish salmon she made the other day. Great recipe Faith! Looks delicious.
Mimi says
Fresh and delicious. Beautiful photos.
Mimi
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
They looks so healthy and delicious Faith. Hehe that always happens to me. I wish I had a rollerdex of recipes in my head when I go to the supermarket. Sometimes I just buy things not knowing what I'm going to do! :P
5 Star Foodie says
Snow peas sound lovely with combination of sesame seeds!
Anh says
yumm!
And I am not so good at menu planning either. Very bad actually since I get too distracted at the market :))
Reeni says
These are so bright and vibrant! Your preparation of them is simple yet so delicious. Thanks for sending them to the Showdown!
Jen says
Who knew snow peas could be so lovely? Your presentation is beautiful and the flavors sound perfect.