Looking for a way to brighten up dinner? Sugar snap peas are your answer! Sweet, crunchy and nutritious, these recipes are the perfect way to use the fresh pods.
22 Snappy Sugar Snap Pea Recipes
Updated on Nov. 16, 2023
1/23
Minty Sugar Snap Peas
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh mint adds a lively touch to cooked sugar snap peas. It's also nice on green beans or carrots. —Alice Kaldahl, Ray, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 102 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.
2/23
Seared Scallops with Minted Pea Puree
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m always in the mood for mint, whether it’s in a mojito or alongside a roasted leg of lamb. As a seafood lover, I came up with this blend of my favorite herb and shellfish. —Teerawat Wiwatpanit, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
4 scallops with 1/2 cup pea puree: 351 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 1355mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 9g fiber), 36g protein.
3/23
Crispy Tofu with Black Pepper Sauce
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sometimes tofu can be boring and tasteless, but not in this recipe! Here, the crispy vegetarian bean curd is so loaded with flavor, you’ll never shy away from tofu again. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 316 calories, 24g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 583mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
4/23
Strawberry Chicken Salad
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 servings plus 1 cup leftover dressing
From the Recipe Creator:
Juicy berries, crisp sugar snap peas and crunchy pecans complement the lime-marinated chicken in this pretty salad. The homemade sweet-sour dressing is simply delicious. —Rebekah Radewahn, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 salad: 479 calories, 35g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein.
Vegan Stir-Fry
Use your favorite veggies in this meat-free, dairy-free vegan recipe. Popular add-ins include broccoli florets, sugar snap peas, carrots, onions, peppers, mushrooms and baby corn. You can even use a bag of frozen stir-fry vegetables. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
5/23
6/23
Szechuan Sugar Snap Peas
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Simple seasonings transform crisp, sweet sugar snap peas into an unbeatable side dish your family will love. Chopped walnuts can be used in place of the cashews.—Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 107 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 121mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
7/23
Mango & Grilled Chicken Salad
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We live in the hot South, and this awesome fruity chicken salad is a weeknight standout. I buy salad greens and add veggies for color and crunch. —Sherry Little, Sherwood, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 210 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 447mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
8/23
9/23
Spring Pea & Radish Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Winters can be very long here in New Hampshire. I always look forward to the first veggies of spring and making some lighter dishes like this fresh salad. —Jolene Martinelli, Derry, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 50 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
10/23
Sesame Chicken Veggie Wraps
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m always on the lookout for fast, nutritious recipes that will appeal to my three little kids. They happen to love edamame, so this is a smart choice for those on-the-go days. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1 wrap: 214 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.
11/23
Pork & Mango Stir-Fry
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A recipe is special when everyone in your family raves about it. My finicky eaters each give a thumbs-up for this hearty, nutty stir-fry. —Kathleen Specht, Clinton, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups pork mixture with 3/4 cup pasta: 515 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 6g fiber), 36g protein.
12/23
Roasted Sugar Snap Peas
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We’re betting you won’t find a faster way to dress up crisp sugar snap peas than this simply scrumptious recipe. It goes with a variety of entrees and is pretty enough to dish up for company. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 91 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
13/23
Fresh Sugar Snap Pea Salad
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We found fresh sugar snap peas at our town's farmers market. They make a cheerful salad with a tangy dressing. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 86 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 201mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
14/23
Marvelous Mediterranean Vegetables
Total Time
35 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With so many barbecues in the summer, I created this simple, tasty dish to complement any entree. I like to prepare it earlier in the day and let it marinate, then I just throw it on the grill.—Cathy Godberson, Oakville, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 196 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 549mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
15/23
Ravioli with Snap Peas & Mushrooms
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Topped with the toasty texture and flavor of hazelnuts, this pasta makes an easy, earthy weeknight dinner. I serve it with an herb and lettuce salad and white wine. —Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 347 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
16/23
Zesty Sugar Snap Peas
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Lemon-pepper seasoning and garlic make these crisp-tender sugar snap peas flavorful and an ideal accompaniment to a variety of entrees. You'll come to rely on this five-ingredient dish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 74 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
17/23
Thai Coconut Beef
Total Time
8 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love Thai food, but going out on weeknights can be challenging with busy schedules. I wanted to create a Thai-inspired dinner that could double as an easy lunch the following day. The beef is fantastic in this dish, but chicken or pork would be equally delicious! —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without rice and toppings): 421 calories, 28g fat (14g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 731mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.
18/23
Curried Shrimp Pasta
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
his light and spicy shrimp dish comes together easily. My favorite pasta to use is capellini, but angel hair works fine if it isn’t available. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 404 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
19/23
Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh ginger, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil provide a nice blend of flavors in this Asian-inspired recipe for fresh sugar snap peas. This quick-to-cook recipe will complement most any entree, including ham, lamb, chicken or fish. Best of all, it's easy to double for large crowds. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 60 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
20/23
Parmesan Snap Pea Pasta
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves pasta! This simple dish is always a hit, especially during the spring when sugar snap peas are the sweetest. To keep us from getting in a rut, I change up the flavors. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 258 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.
21/23
Salmon Veggie Packets
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I feel the spirit of Julia Child when I make lemon-pepper salmon en papillote (in parchment). It’s the first French recipe I learned, and the delightful little packages are family-friendly. —Renee Greene, New York, NY
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 400 calories, 23g fat (4g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
22/23
Peas with Shallots
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I first served this at an Easter dinner. Delicious! My guests suggested I use even more shallots. It’s so easy, nutritious and always a hit! —Rosemary Schirm, Avondale, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 91 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
23/23
Ramen Stir-Fry
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This ramen stir-fry is perfect for using up veggies that you have in your refrigerator. The total amount should be about 4 cups of vegetables that you can mix and match each time you make the recipe. For a heartier dish, add leftover chicken or beef. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 332 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1257mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
