Can you eat sugar snap peas raw?

Yes! You do not need to cook your sugar snap peas to enjoy them as a healthy snack. Simply wash and trim your peas, then dive right in. You can eat the whole pod, with the peas inside.

Can you freeze sugar snap peas?

Yes! Freezing sugar snap peas is a fantastic way to prolong their shelf life and reduce your household food waste. Because they’re such a delicate vegetable, we recommend blanching them first, then storing them in a freezer bag for best results.

How many calories in sugar snap peas?

Sugar snap peas are a low calorie addition to any recipe. In a one cup serving (approx. 60g) of whole, raw, sugar snap pea, you’ll typically find 27 calories, as well as almost 2g of protein.

Sugar Snap Pea Recipes

Packed full of nutrients, vitamins and goodness, sugar snap peas are a perfect stand alone side dish or addition to your main meal. Browse our sugar snap pea recipes today!

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How to Prepare Sugar Snap Peas

Similar to other popular vegetables, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, the key to perfectly cooked sugar snap peas is all in the prep. To prep sugar snap peas, follow these simple instructions:

Rinse your sugar snap peas thoroughly under cold water to remove dirt or debris.
Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or kitchen roll.
Trim the ends and peel off the tough string along the seam, if needed.

How to Cook Sugar Snap Peas

Sugar snap peas are as versatile in recipes as they are to cook. Here are the most popular ways to cook sugar snap peas:

How to sauté sugar snap peas

Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Toss in your sugar snap peas, seasoning with a little salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until they’re tender and slightly charred.

How to boil sugar snap peas:

Bring a pot of water (with a pinch of salt) to the boil. Drop in your sugar snap peas and cook for a couple of minutes.

How to roast sugar snap peas:

Preheat your oven to 200°C. Toss your sugar snap peas with a drizzle of oil, salt and pepper, then spread them out on a baking sheet, and roast for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. This method preserves the natural sweetness of the sugar snap pea.

Remember, you can also eat sugar snap peas raw! They’re a great snack alone, or with a dip such as hummus.

Yes, sugar snap peas can be cooked in the microwave. In fact, this method is one of the quickest and most convenient ways to cook sugar snap peas. To cook sugar snap peas in the microwave, simply add them to a microwave-safe container with water, covering the dish but leaving a gap for steam to escape during cooking. Microwave on high for two minutes or until the peas are bright green and tender. Drain the water, season and serve.

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