Sweet and Spicy Snap Peas in a Snap
Posted: December 13, 2012 Filed under: Asian Dishes, Sides, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Veggies | Tags: asian side dish, quick healthy sides, sweet and spicy snap peas, sweet chili sauce recipes, what to do with snap peas 2 Comments
These sweet and spicy snap peas are ready in minutes and make a perfect side dish or healthy snack.
I cannot seem to get enough snap peas lately. Since I started working out again, I’ve craved something cool and quick after I exercise. A handful of cold snap peas is a perfect little sweet and crunchy snack for a post workout cool down.
I challenged myself to workout every day for 30 minutes outside, rain or shine, this month. It seemed like an awesome idea the first week when the weather was in the 70s and 80s, reaching record highs for December. As Texas weather does, it abruptly turned from gorgeous 70s to the 30s this weekend. I went from a tank top and shorts and a lovely workout in the park on Sunday…
Resourcefully using the playground equipment for a Sunday afternoon workout/jog with the family.
….to a headwrap, multiple layers, down vest, and gloves on Monday.
Bundled up for our first cold front of the season.
Instead of needing a crisp snack to cool down with, I needed something to help me thaw out after that workout. Like a hot bath for starters, and these warm sweet and spicy snap peas that are literally made in a snap.
Three ingredient, five minute side or snack. Sweet, spicy, delicious.
Sweet & Spicy Snap Peas in a Snap
Serves 2
Ingredients
1 c. Sugar Snap Peas
2 T. Sweet Chili Sauce (in the Asian aisle of most grocery stores)
1/4 t. sea salt or kosher salt
Directions
In a sauce pan, bring the sweet chili sauce to a boil, stirring constantly until it reduces by about half. Add in the snap peas and stir until coated and just warmed through. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.
Here’s a closer look.
Sugar Snap Peas are easily found in most super markets.
I’ve seen this in the Asian aisle of many grocery stores and at specialty stores like World Market.
Bring sweet chili sauce to a boil, stirring constantly.
Add snap peas and stir until coated with sauce and just warmed through. Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.
Serve alone as a snack or appetizer, or as a side with something like rice and Teriyaki Tofu or Chicken.
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Now THAT is a momma for you!!! I love the pics with you working out and your son just sitting there, being awesome. The other day I bench pressed my 40 lb 4 year old for about five minutes. He was giggling and drooling thinking I’m the most wonderful mom in the world, while I was thinking, “YES! BICEPS!”
HaHa, we had to bribe him with a squeeze pouch, which lasts about 90 seconds, then quickly snapped some shots. The rest of the time, he played with his daddy. He’s a little young for me to get a park workout in while he plays solo. Bench pressing a 4-year old, now that’s impressive! I’m realizing that you just have to get creative when it comes to staying in shape as a momma. You just find what works for you and go with that. I’m realizing my gym rat days are over. I’m way too picky about who I leave Jackson with and that’s okay. I’m finding other ways.