It is easy to prepare sugar snap peas.They go great with a variety of different recipes.You can eat raw sugar snap peas on the go or cook them for a rich flavor that goes well with other dishes.If you want to cook sugar snap peas in a way that gives them a sweet flavor, leave them in their pods.
Step 1: The tough stem at the end of the pea Pod can be cut with a knife.
If your sugar snap peas have stems at the end, make sure you cut the stem off before eating them.Place the sugar snap peas on a cutting board and use a knife to cut off the tip of the pea.
Step 2: Eat the whole thing.
The sugar snap peas can be eaten.Don't worry about removing the round peas.The sugar snap peas are very sweet.
Step 3: Add sugar snap peas to salads.
You can add crunch to your salads with raw sugar snap peas.If you want to leave the Pods whole, cut them into smaller segments with a knife.
Step 4: Pair raw sugar snap peas with dips.
They can be put into various kinds of dip.Sugar snap peas are a healthier alternative to chips and bread.
Step 5: In a pan over medium-high heat, cook 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Any kind of oil will work.Make sure the pan you use is large enough to hold all the sugar snap peas.
Step 6: The sugar snap peas should be in the pan.
To scoop the sugar snap peas into the pan, use a large spoon.Put the sugar snap peas in olive oil with the spoon.
Step 7: Sprinkle some salt and pepper over the peas.
The sugar snap peas will be evenly coated if you stir the salt and pepper with the spoon.
Step 8: The sugar snap peas are in the pan.
To cook them evenly, use the spoon to turn them over in the pan.The sugar snap peas are finished cooking when they are tender and crisp.
Step 9: The sugar snap peas should be served on the stove top.
Sprinkle sea salt over them after they've been poured into a large bowl.You are done if you put a serving spoon in the bowl.
Step 10: Bring the pot to a boil with 6 cups of water.
The burner should be turned to the highest setting when the pot of water is placed on it.You can use a pot large enough to hold all the sugar snap peas.
Step 11: Place ice and water in a large bowl.
There are about 1-2 ice cube trays worth of ice.Put the ice in the bowl and fill it with water.The bowl of ice water should be left alone.While you wait for the pot of water to boil, do this step.
Step 12: Add the salt and snap peas to the water.
The sugar snap peas can be boiled to make them less tough.As you boil the sugar snap peas, leave the pot uncovered.
Step 13: The sugar snap peas should be boiled for 5 minutes.
They shouldn't be removed from the boiling water early.The sugar snap peas should be tender after 5 minutes.
Step 14: Put the peas in the ice water from the boiling water.
To get the boiling water out of the sugar snap peas, use a spoon.Once the sugar snap peas are in the ice water, turn off the stove top.
Step 15: The bowl of ice water needs to be drained.
Take the sugar snap peas out of the bowl and put them on a dry paper towel.pat the sugar snap peas on the paper towel until they're dry.
Step 16: The blanched sugar snap peas can be used in a recipe.
The sugar snap peas can be added to a salad or stir-fry.They will be more tender now that they are blanched.If you don't want to use them now, put them in a sealed plastic bag and place in the refrigerator or freezer.The sugar snap peas can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days.It is possible to keep blanched sugar snap peas in the freezer for a year.
Step 17: Prepare a baking sheet by turning on the oven.
The oven should be 450F.Spread sugar snap peas on a baking sheet while the oven is preheating.The sugar snap peas should not be on top of each other.Use a second baking sheet if you can't fit all the sugar snap peas on one sheet.
Step 18: The olive oil should be brushed over the sugar snap peas.
The brush should be dipped in a bowl of oil.If you want to coat the sugar snap peas with oil, you have to brush them over.
Step 19: Season the sugar snap peas.
Sprinkle salt and pepper on the peas.You can add other seasonings as well.As you sprinkle the seasonings on the sugar snap peas, try to evenly coat them.
Step 20: The sugar snap peas should be put in the oven.
Look at the sugar snap peas after 10 minutes.They are finished if they are slightly brown on the edges.Leave them in for a few more minutes if not.
Step 21: Remove the sugar snap peas from the oven.
Remove the sugar snap peas from the baking sheet with a spatula.You can serve the roasted sugar snap peas as a side or add them to a roasted vegetable medley.