Pea pods are sweet and delicious, adding nice color and texture to dishes and are super easy to prepare. They can be enjoyed fresh or cooked.
This recipe for pea pods uses a handful of basic ingredients and takes just minutes to make! It’s a delicious side dish that’s quick and tasty.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
- fresh pea pods
- olive oil
- unsalted butter
- salt and pepper
- cayenne pepper
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Cook Pea Pods
- Heat the oil and butter together in a large pan over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add the pea pods, tossing well. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne, and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until the pea pods are crisp-tender.
- Transfer the pea pods to a serving bowl and season with additional salt and pepper before serving.
What Is The Difference Between Pea Pods And Snap Peas?
Pea pods and snap peas are similar in flavor. The key difference between the two is pea pods are flatter and have small premature seeds. Snap peas are thicker, crunchier, and have large green peas. Both pea pods and snap peas can be eaten raw or cooked.
Which Part of Pea Pods Are Edible?
The entire pea pod is edible but the tough strings that run along the edges are typically removed before eating.
Are Pea Pods Healthy?
Pea pods are a good source of fiber and provide nutrients such as potassium, folate, and vitamins A and C. They’re also low calorie and low carb.
Sautéed Pea Pods Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh pea pods stem ends and strings removed
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil and butter together in a large pan over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add the pea pods, tossing well. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne, and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until the pea pods are crisp-tender.
- Transfer the pea pods to a serving bowl and season with additional salt and pepper before serving.
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