Sugar Snap PeasUPDATE: Sugar snap peas have edible pods (they’re actually fruits) and are cousins to snow peas. Their pods are round, as compared to flat like the snow pea, making sugar snap peas crisp with a crunch that pops in your mouth!

Sauté quickly and serve with shallot ‘butter’ for a simple side dish that’s full of flavor. Sugar snap peas are a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C (63% of your total daily requirement per cup), and vitamin A.

What’s In It…

How It’s Made…

1.  Make shallot “butter” by combining Earth Balance and shallots in a small bowl. Blend well with a fork until smooth.

2.  Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over MEDIUM heat.

3.  Add sugar snap peas to the pan, stir often, and sauté about 1 minute.

4.  Add to mirin and minced garlic to the pan and sauté about 1 minute.

5.  Reduce heat and add veggie broth.

6.  Simmer for about 1 minute. Cook peas until they are tender-crunchy and bright green. Do not overcook or they’ll lose their crunch!

7.  Remove from heat and fold in shallot butter.

8.  Toss well and season with black pepper (sea salt optional).

Makes 4 servings.

xo,

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Karen Owoc

Karen Owoc is a certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist specializing in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and lifestyle medicine. Her science-based approach to longevity, nutrition, and muscle health has made her the go-to source for health seekers and medical professionals alike. Karen's best-selling book on functional longevity, "Athletes in Aprons: The Nutrition Playbook to Break 100", and her transformative perspective have mended many minds, hearts, and spirits.

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  1. I have had the pleasure of eating Karen’s snap peas in shallot butter. This is a delicious recipe and as an added bonus you get the fun of having the peas crunch and snap in your mouth — more fun than popping bubble wrap

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