Easy Stir-Fried Sugar Snap Peas Recipe

This quick and easy stir-fried sugar snap peas recipe is a perfect side dish that can be made in minutes. The vibrant green snap peas are cooked until crisp-tender in a flavorful sauce made with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. It's a healthy and delicious way to enjoy the fresh flavors of sugar snap peas.

Ingredients

• 1 pound sugar snap peas, ends trimmed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the sauce over the sugar snap peas in the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
6. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and the peas are coated.
7. Remove from heat and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
8. Serve hot as a side dish or as a topping for rice or noodles.

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