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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Side Dishes » Pesto Roasted Snap Peas

    ★★★★★ from 3 reviews

    Pesto Roasted Snap Peas

    Published Apr 11, 2022 · Modified Apr 14, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 6 Comments

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    Delicious Roasted Snap Peas with pesto are such a fun, easy and healthy side dish when you want to spruce up your veggie game!

    bowl of snap peas with towel

    Lately I've been doing this rad thing where I give my veggies and grains a little pep in their step.

    Instead of adding a splash of olive oil and a pinch of salt and calling it a day, I'm taking it a step further. Like adding crusty panko breadcrumbs to cauliflower. Or a spoonful of harissa to the uncooked quinoa. And last but not least, turning up the snap pea cool-o-meter with humble pesto!

    You can make it. You can buy it. You can eat it with a spoon or slather it on a sammie. Or, you can toss it with veggies pre-roast for some extra oomph. We're making vegetables a wee bit less boring today because come one, who doesn't like pesto?!

    Roasting sugar snap peas brings out their amazing sweet flavor. You're going to be in love!

    uncooked snap peas with pesto

    How to roast snap peas

    Roasting snap peas couldn't be easier. I like to buy a 16oz bag, give them a good rinse, and remove any stems first. Dry well with a paper towel or in the salad spinner.

    1. Spread snap peas on an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    2. Add pesto and salt, tossing to combine.
    3. Roast for 15 minutes and enjoy!

    What's the difference between snap peas and snow peas?

    For this recipe, we want sugar snap peas versus snow peas or garden peas. Sugar snap peas taste the sweetest!

    Snow peas are more flat with little peas. Garden peas have a really tough (and inedible) exterior. Frozen peas that we all know and love are from the shells of garden peas.

    sheet pan with snap peas

    How to prepare snap peas

    Simply slice or snap off the ends and remove any brown strings from the other side if you prefer.

    When are snap peas in season?

    Snap pea season is around the corner! You should buy them from April til late July when they're at their prime. They should be smooth, plump, and "snap" when you break them in half.

    Can you eat the shells?

    Yes! Unlike garden peas, the outer shell is delicious and totally edible, just like the little peas inside.

    Storage tips

    Store leftover roasted snap peas in the refrigerator for up to two days. I like them best right out of the oven!

    up close blue bowl of snap peas

    More veggie-forward sides I'm obsessed with

    • healthy broccoli salad
    • summer quinoa salad
    • maple balsamic roasted brussels sprouts
    • strawberry balsamic spinach salad

    Snap peas are about to change ya LIFE!

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    bowl of snap peas with towel

    Pesto Roasted Snap Peas Recipe

    ★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph | Hummusapien
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Delicious Roasted Snap Peas with pesto are such a fun, easy and healthy side dish when you want to spruce up your veggie game!


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 16oz snap peas
    • 3 tbsp pesto, homemade or store-bought
    • ¼ tsp kosher salt, to taste

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 425F. Wash and pat dry snap peas. Slice or snap off the ends and remove any brown strings from the other side.
    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add peas in an even layer. Add pesto and toss peas with hands until they're all covered. Sprinkle with salt. Taste test and add more salt if desired!
    3. Roast for 15 minutes. Serve hot!

    Keywords: roasted snap peas

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Rev Dr Kathleen Raphael DD LPN says

      May 02, 2022 at 8:20 pm

      Ummm....
      Unsure if you wanna hear this.
      I eat garden peas/peapods raw, WHOLE all the time.
      LOVE em!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        May 04, 2022 at 3:04 pm

        Lol good to know!!

        Reply
    2. Kori Daniel says

      April 17, 2022 at 10:16 pm

      Excellent recipe! I made them with carrots added for Easter, and they were phenomenal.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 18, 2022 at 5:18 pm

        Fab! I love the carrot idea!

        Reply
    3. Dylan says

      April 11, 2022 at 12:51 pm

      Yum! These are a super easy and delicious side (or snack).

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 14, 2022 at 9:07 pm

        Thanks so much, Dylan!

        Reply

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