Charred Sugar Snap Peas
Quick, smoky-charred sugar snap peas tossed with lemon and feta for a vibrant spring side dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauté / Pan‑sear
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb (≈450 g) sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed or grated
- ½ lemon (juice + zest)
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large cast‑iron or heavy skillet over high heat.
- Add snap peas in a single layer; cook untouched 2–3 min to char.
- Stir and cook another 2–3 min until tender‑crisp and bright green.
- Add garlic, salt & pepper; cook 1 min more.
- Transfer to a shallow bowl; sprinkle with lemon zest, drizzle lemon juice, and top with feta.
- Serve immediately as a side to grilled meat, fish, or roasted dishes.
Notes
- Do not move the peas initially to develop a good char.
- Omit feta for a dairy‑free version.
- Add fresh herbs like mint or chives for extra brightness.
- Leftovers keep 4 days refrigerated; reheat gently or enjoy cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 354 mg
- Fat: 5.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5.5 g
- Cholesterol: 16.5 mg
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