Description
Garlic Parmesan Sugar Snap Peas are a vibrant and flavorful side dish that elevates any meal. Quick to prepare and packed with delightful crunch, this recipe features fresh sugar snap peas sautéed in butter with aromatic garlic, finished with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a dish that not only pleases the palate but also adds a pop of color to your plate. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive occasions, these peas are sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- Fresh sugar snap peas
- Unsalted butter
- Fresh garlic
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse and dry fresh sugar snap peas thoroughly.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding burning.
- Add the sugar snap peas and sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Squeeze half a lemon over the peas and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese; stir well to combine.
- Serve hot, optionally adding more Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg