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snow pea recipe
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A fast and healthy side dish featuring crisp-tender snow peas coated in a sticky sesame-ginger glaze, ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh snow peas, trimmed with strings removed
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil (canola, grapeseed, or avocado oil)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or low-sodium soy sauce or tamari)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (or tapioca starch)
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 stalk green onion, thinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Snow Peas and Sauce: Trim the woody stem ends off the snow peas and remove the tough strings along the flat side. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. In a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch and cold water to form a smooth slurry. Set both aside.
- Stir-Fry Aromatics: Heat the neutral cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not allow the garlic to burn.
- Cook Snow Peas: Add the trimmed snow peas directly to the skillet with the aromatics. Stir-fry continuously for 2-3 minutes, tossing to ensure even cooking, until the snow peas are bright green and crisp-tender. Avoid overcooking to maintain their snap.
- Add Glaze and Thicken: Pour the whisked glaze mixture over the snow peas in the skillet. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, add the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly. Cook for 30-60 seconds until the glaze thickens into a glossy sheen that coats the snow peas.
- Garnish and Serve: Immediately transfer the snow peas to a serving dish to prevent further cooking. Sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
To achieve a perfect crisp-tender texture, do not overcook the snow peas (limit stir-frying to 2-3 minutes). For a gluten-free option, substitute tamari or coconut aminos for the soy sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 110 g)
- Calories: 115 calories
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg