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    Home » What We're Eating » 2-Ingredient Italian Sugar Snap Peas

    2-Ingredient Italian Sugar Snap Peas

    Published: Mar 24, 2018 by Blair Lonergan

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    Long collage of 2 ingredient Italian sugar snap peas side dish salad

    A fresh, healthy 2-ingredient recipe for Italian Sugar Snap Peas makes the perfect easy side dish for a busy weeknight supper!

    An overhead shot of Italian Sugar Snap Peas in a large bowl

    Side dishes are often an after-thought in our house, because I feel like I'm doing well if I get organized enough to throw together an entree! Anything else is just a bonus.

    But then I'm scrambling to assemble a salad or microwave a bag of frozen broccoli at the last minute. And let me tell you: steamed veggies can get very boring, very fast!

    Plus, if I want my boys to actually eat the vegetables that I serve, I need to get a bit more creative...and that's where these snap peas come in!

    Overhead close up of bowl of sugar snap peas

    Sugar Snap Peas Vs Snow Peas

    Sugar snap peas and snow peas are very simlar in both look and taste but there are a few difference between them.

    Snow peas are much flatter in appearance and mildly flavored. They can be eaten raw although the strings at the side are tough and although edible they should be removed.

    Sugar snap peas, on the other hand, are a cross between garden peas and snow peas. They much fuller in appearance and have a crunchier texture.

    These peas can also be eaten raw and the strings are best removed. When choosing a quick snack I'd go for snap peas since they have a much fresher taste.

    Bowl of cooked sugar snap peas for a healthy side dish salad

    There's nothing particularly fancy about the recipe I'm sharing today, it's just another idea to add to your weeknight arsenal!

    The snap peas come together in minutes -- with  only two ingredients -- so they're just as convenient as a bag of salad or a steam-in-bag package of frozen broccoli!

    When I'm really pressed for time, I like to use a bottled Italian salad dressing. If you prefer a homemade dressing, I've included those instructions below as well.

    Pick whichever option suits your family best, and give yourself a pat on the back for adding another green vegetable to your family's plate!

    Bowl of Italian Sugar Snap Peas for a healthy salad recipe with just 2 ingredients

    How to Prepare Snap Peas

    Sugar snap peas can be eaten raw or be steamed, boiled or roasted.

    For this recipe I boil them quickly just for a minute or two then drain and toss with a delicious Italian dressing.

    No matter what way you are cooking them you'll probably want to trim each end and was and dry them before going on to the next step.

    How to Make this Recipe

    1. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan.
    2. Add trimmed sugar snap peas and 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water, and cook snap peas until crisp-tender (about 1 ½ to 2 minutes).
    3. While the snap peas are cooking, fill a large bowl with ice water.
    4. Drain peas, transfer to ice water, then drain again and dry with paper towels.
    5. Place snap peas in a serving bowl and toss with dressing. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Top Tips and Helpful Info

    • Make sure to wash and trim the peas
    • The peas cook very fast so keep an eye on them or they will overcook, turning them mushy and losing nutritional value
    • For a simple homemade vinaigrette, whisk together the following ingredients and use 3 tablespoons of the homemade dressing for your snap peas:HOMEMADE RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
      • 6 tablespoons olive oil
      • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
      • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
      • ¼ teaspoon salt
      • Dash of pepper

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    5 from 1 vote

    2-Ingredient Italian Sugar Snap Peas

    These 2-ingredient Italian sugar snap peas are a super healthy and easy to make plus they taste so delicious you'll want seconds!
    Course Side
    Cuisine Italian
    Keyword Italian Sides, Sugar Snap Peas, Sugar Snaps
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 2 minutes
    Total Time 12 minutes
    Servings 5 cups
    Calories 56.1kcal
    Author The Seasoned Mom

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. trimmed sugar snap peas (about 5 cups)
    • 3 tablespoons of your favorite store-bought or homemade Italian salad dressing*

    Instructions

    • Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan.
    • Add trimmed sugar snap peas and 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water, and cook snap peas until crisp-tender (about 1 ½ to 2 minutes).
    • While the snap peas are cooking, fill a large bowl with ice water.
    • Drain peas, transfer to ice water, then drain again and dry with paper towels.
    • Place snap peas in a serving bowl and toss with dressing. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Notes

    • Make sure to wash and trim the peas
    • The peas cook very fast so keep an eye on them or they will overcook, turning them mushy and losing nutritional value
    • For a simple homemade vinaigrette, whisk together the following ingredients and use 3 tablespoons of the homemade dressing for your snap peas:
      HOMEMADE RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
      • 6 tablespoons olive oil
      • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
      • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
      • ¼ teaspoon salt
      • Dash of pepper

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 56.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.8g | Protein: 2.1g | Fat: 1.7g | Sodium: 109.7mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 3.5g
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    1. Karly

      March 25, 2018 at 10:21 am

      Wow! Super easy! I bet my kids would eat this too!

      Reply
      • Blair

        March 25, 2018 at 4:13 pm

        YES! I bet they would! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Albert Bevia

      March 25, 2018 at 11:27 am

      Yeah if a kid is asking for seconds it must be good! plus they look so beautiful and super easy to make...love this simple recipe

      Reply
      • Blair

        March 25, 2018 at 4:13 pm

        Hey, Albert! Thank you for stopping by!

        Reply
    3. Helen Hopkins

      March 28, 2018 at 12:02 pm

      Thankyou for the recipe! I will be making this for dinner tonight!

      Reply
      • Blair

        March 28, 2018 at 8:31 pm

        Wonderful! I hope that you enjoyed them, Helen!

        Reply
    4. Emily

      March 29, 2019 at 6:35 am

      5 stars
      These are so simple, I love healthy and easy sides like this!

      Reply

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