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!
Snow Pea & Sesame Sauté
(Yield: 2 servings)
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp each fresh grated ginger and garlic
2-3 c snow peas
2 tsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp honey
1/2 tsp 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.
I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, cook, and photographer behind An Edible Mosaic. My goal is to inspire you to get in the kitchen and try something new! Feel free to 
Who knew snow peas could be so lovely? Your presentation is beautiful and the flavors sound perfect.
These are so bright and vibrant! Your preparation of them is simple yet so delicious. Thanks for sending them to the Showdown!
yumm!
And I am not so good at menu planning either. Very bad actually since I get too distracted at the market :))
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
Fresh and delicious. Beautiful photos.
Mimi
Snow peas sound lovely with combination of sesame seeds!
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.
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 :)
So simple and flavorful!
terrific side, faith! the crunchy little seeds are a great touch.
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!
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!
That’s it. I’m adding snow peas to my grocery list right now.
Such a simple, flavorful recipe, Faith. The color is perfect…and I bet they are as crisp as can be. Love this!
oh this is so lovely!
Mmmm I love snow peas!!!
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!
I love snow peas. I like to use them in a stirfry! So crunchy and healthy. :)
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.
I don’t think I’ve ever had snowpeas!
What a yummy side dish. Quick, easy and delicious1
My husband loves snow peas!!!!This looks delicious.
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 =)
Ooh look at the color! So gorgeous! You definitely cooked it the perfect amount!
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
Thanks for stopping by my blog. These snow peas look so green, like they were cut right from the garden and photographed. Very yummy.
That is a wonderful side dish! Love the colors. It would liven any table!
Cheers!
Hi…this is really healthy and looks amazing…..
A nice way of preparing snowpeas! Very yummy!
Cheers,
Rosa
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Sounds good! Do you think using some sesame oil would be good too?
Veronica, I think it would be great with sesame oil! :)
Mmmmm, this looks so good and healthy as well!