By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
70 cal · 15 min
Basic Snap Peas
Recipe GLPRe1104bb3125349
A simple, elegant side dish featuring fresh snap peas gently sautéed in butter and seasoned with coarse salt. This light and crisp preparation highlights the natural sweetness of the vegetables, making it a perfect starter or accompaniment to any meal.
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Ingredients
1 pound snap peas, trimmed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ teaspoon coarse salt
Directions
Rinse the snap peas under cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Trim the stem ends and remove any strings along the sides if present.
Heat the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted and foamy, add the prepared snap peas.
Sauté the snap peas for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are bright green and tender-crisp. They should retain a slight firmness when bitten.
Remove from heat and season evenly with coarse salt. Toss gently to combine and transfer to a serving dish.
Serve immediately while the snap peas are still warm and crisp.
Comments
Snap peas are widely available at all Charlotte chains year-round, butter and salt are pantry staples, and cost runs under $1 per serving even with quality peas. The stated 15 minutes is honest—wash, trim, sauté for 5 minutes tops. It reheats adequately in a microwave or quick skillet, making it flexible for weeknight families who need a fast vegetable side. The only friction is that snap peas aren't a North Carolina winter staple and peak pricing comes spring through fall, so winter shoppers pay more for a lesser product.
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