Description
These roasted sugar snap peas are tossed with olive oil, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese, then baked until golden brown. The recipe takes about 20 minutes from prep to finish and serves as a delicious vegetable side for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the Snap Peas: Trim the ends of the sugar snap peas and place them in a large bowl.
- Toss with Ingredients: Drizzle olive oil over the snap peas, then add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat evenly.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the snap peas and toss again to ensure they are well coated.
- Spread on Baking Sheet: Spread the snap peas in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the peas are tender-crisp and slightly golden brown, stirring halfway through.
- Finish with Lemon: Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice and zest. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with additional grated Parmesan if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 8 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Protein: 6g