Sugar Snap Peas Recipe
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Jun 1, 2026 
I love to make this sugar snap peas recipe when I need a simple green side dish fast. It’s ready to serve in just 10 minutes! Snap peas are quickly stir fried with sesame oil, ginger, and garlic, so they maintain some crunch before being finished with a generous scattering of everything bagel seasoning. All you need to do is add some rice and a protein to make a simple, healthy meal!
I love snacking on raw sugar snap peas during the day to get a crunchy food fix in a healthy way. But, my favorite way to enjoy sugar snap peas (and snow peas as well!) is to quickly stir-fry them with sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. I hope you’ll love this simple side dish as much as I do… Hot or cold, it has a wonderful amount of crunch and goes with so many main dish proteins, and different veggie side dishes, like my grilled vegetables marinade. Plus, it’s easy to whip up in minutes, making it my veggie recipe pick of the season!
April – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These were delicious! Fresh and flavorful, and love that snap!
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Sommer’s Recipe Highlights
Super speedy side dish – Forget that it is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and packed with flavor, the thing I like most about this snap pea dish is that it takes just 10 minutes from start to finish, perfect for when you need to put food on the table fast.
Seasoning shortcut – You could (and I have in the past) just use sesame seeds to add a little crunch… but why would you when everything bagel season packs so much flavor in one tiny jar?? It has sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic flakes, onion flakes, and salt. What more could you want to add to elevate some simple snap peas? However, if you’d like to lean into the Asian vibe more, furikake is a similar seasoning that would work great here with dried seaweed flakes.
PS – If you are looking for other veggie-heavy recipes, try my grilled vegetable skewers!
Key Ingredients and Tips
- Fresh sugar snap peas – I prefer using fresh sugar snap peas because they stay wonderfully crisp and juicy when stir-fried. You can absolutely use snow peas instead, but I personally love the slightly thicker texture and sweeter flavor of snap peas.
- Sesame oil – While I’ve made this recipe with other neutral, high-heat cooking oils, sesame oil is my favorite because it adds a rich, nutty flavor that really complements the peas, garlic, and ginger.
- Garlic and ginger – I always use fresh garlic and fresh ginger for the best flavor. I finely chop the garlic and grate the ginger so they quickly infuse the oil and coat every bite with bold, aromatic goodness.
- Everything bagel seasoning – This is the ingredient that really makes the recipe shine! I love the combination of sesame seeds, garlic, onion, and crunchy texture it adds. If everything bagel seasoning isn’t your thing, plain sesame seeds work well too. Just don’t skip the finishing sprinkle altogether, it adds the perfect savory crunch that takes these snap peas from simple to seriously delicious.
How to Make
Find the full recipe with detailed instructions, storage tips, and a video tutorial in the printable form at the bottom of the post!
Cook the aromatics – First, I set a large skillet or wok over high heat. Once it’s hot, I add the sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, then sauté for about a minute, until everything is wonderfully fragrant. Be careful not to let the garlic brown too much, or it can become bitter.
Cook the snap peas – Next, I toss in the sugar snap peas and stir-fry for 2–4 minutes. I like them to stay bright green with a little crunch, so I cook them just until they’re tender-crisp rather than completely soft.
Add the seasoning – Once the snap peas are cooked to my liking, I turn off the heat and sprinkle them generously with everything bagel seasoning. After a quick taste, I add salt and pepper as needed. My favorite tip is to season at the end so the peas stay crisp and the flavors remain fresh and vibrant.
Recipe Variations
- Add a generous pinch (or more) of red pepper flakes to add a little bit of heat! Add it after the garlic and ginger but before the snap peas for the best flavor.
- For a bit of freshness, add some lemon or orange zest with the bagel seasoning. I’ve found added citrus works particularly well if I’m serving these with fish or seafood!
Servings Suggestions
I serve these warm alongside Asian-inspired mains like my Instant Pot Chinese sesame chicken, homemade pork lo mein, pan-fried Korean pork chops, and this Asian beef ribs recipe.
You can also let them go cold for a summer side dish! I like to serve the chilled version with Korean chicken skewers, my easy sesame chicken burgers, and sweet and sour salmon.
Storage Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. But note that the peas will start to lose their snap after day 2 or so.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you technically can use frozen snap peas. However, they do not offer the same glorious snap when you bite into them. I’m all about that snap! Yet while the texture and flavor are slightly different, both kinds of snap peas are scrumptious in this recipe.
Absolutely. They won’t be quite as snap-y, but you’ll still have a delicious side dish. As the name implies, sugar snap peas are sweeter, and they also tend to be thicker with more crunchy snap and more flavor overall.
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Sugar Snap Peas Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces fresh sugar snap peas
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon Everything Bagel Seasoning or just sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Set a large skillet (or wok) over high heat. Add the sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Stir and sauté for one minute.
- Add in the snap peas. Stir and sauté the snap peas for 2 to 4 minutes. Until they are partially cooked, but still firm.
- Turn off the heat, and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning. Then taste, and salt and pepper as needed.
Snap peas are one of my very favorite veggies. This stir fry doesn’t disappoint!
This is definitely my favorite dish with sugar snap peas! So easy and absolutely delicious!
These were delicious! Fresh and flavorful, and love that snap!