Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas and Pistachios

When you want to add a healthy gluten free side dish to your favorite dinner recipe, try Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas and Pistachios which cooks up in under 10 minutes.

Cooks Up in a Snap – Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas and Pistachios Recipe

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I love trying new combinations of ingredients and this combo is made in heaven.

So, when I came up with this recipe for Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas and Pistachios, the combination between the sweetness of the peas and the saltiness of the pistachios didn’t disappoint.

I like to serve it alongside salmon or Teriyaki Chicken, but you can certainly include it with grilled Tilapia or even your favorite pork dish.

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It’s definitely a quick and easy recipe that you’ll want to keep in your arsenal when scrambling for a healthy side dish for your family. Enjoy!

For more delicious side dish ideas be sure to check out my Pinterest Board: Side Dish Recipes from Wisconsin Homemaker.

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Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas and Pistachios

When you want to add a healthy gluten free side dish to your favorite dinner recipe, try Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas and Pistachios which cooks up in under 10 minutes.

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword 10-minutes-or-less, pistachios, snap peas, vegetable dish, vegetable recipe

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 127 kcal

Author Deborah L Melian

Ingredients

• 1 pound sugar snap peas fresh
• 1/2 cup pistachios finely chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp Pepper Flakes optional
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat a frypan for about a minute on high and then add your extra virgin olive oil and butter. Turn heat down to medium high.

2. Next add the sugar snap peas and stir well. Cook for five minutes, stirring regularly.

3. Chop your pistachios up and add to the snap peas.

4. Finish cooking for about two minutes or so. Salt and pepper to taste and serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas and Pistachios

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 127 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g 14%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 5mg 2%

Sodium 22mg 1%

Potassium 256mg 7%

Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 3g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 19.5%

Vitamin C 55.7%

Calcium 4.3%

Iron 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.