How to Use sugar snap pea in a Sentence

sugar snap pea

noun
  • The pods that house them look like large, fuzzy sugar snap peas.
    Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 10 Jan. 2020
  • While the freekeh is cooking, remove the tough string that runs along the side of each sugar snap pea.
    Washington Post, 9 July 2021
  • Sliver the scallions and sugar snap peas on the bias and add to the fennel and celery.
    Gabrielle Hamilton, House Beautiful, 22 Feb. 2012
  • Serve with brown rice, sugar snap peas and sourdough bread.
    Susan Nicholson, ajc, 15 Sep. 2017
  • Soy sauce and sherry make a sauce for a weeknight stir-fry of skirt steak and sweet, crunchy sugar snap peas.
    Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 7 May 2018
  • Very little, if anything, needs to be done to sugar snap peas.
    Noelle Carter, latimes.com, 23 Mar. 2018
  • Transfer to bowl with sugar snap peas; season with salt.
    Bon Appetit, 19 July 2017
  • There will be fruit salad, in the form of cantaloupe, sugar snap peas, and ricotta.
    Alex Pastron, Bon Appétit, 1 July 2019
  • Pour dressing into a shallow bowl and pile sugar snap peas in the center.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 23 Apr. 2018
  • To save time and pots, add the sugar snap peas to the pasta about 2 minutes before the pasta is finished cooking.
    Linda Gassenheimer, miamiherald, 3 June 2018
  • Add sugar snap peas and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
    Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, 19 May 2017
  • Lamborn’s creation would become known as the sugar snap pea.
    Gene Tempest, BostonGlobe.com, 23 July 2019
  • Pair with 1/4 cup of nuts, Greek yogurt tube, sugar snap peas, small container of hummus, and pear slices.
    Philly.com, 2 Feb. 2018
  • Serve warm or at room temperature, with sugar snap peas.
    Washington Post, 30 July 2019
  • Add asparagus and sugar snap peas, and cook for 3 minutes or until just tender.
    Susan Russo, sandiegouniontribune.com, 2 Apr. 2018
  • Candy-sweet summer strawberries pair with bright and crunchy sugar snap peas.
    Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 22 July 2019
  • Quickly boil asparagus and sugar snap peas, adding peas in the final seconds of cooking to soften.
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Not at Miminashi, where Di Fede shaves the sprouts ($13) and tosses them with marinated tofu, sugar snap peas, sesame and a wasabi vinaigrette.
    Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Feb. 2018
  • Add sugar snap peas and beans and simmer until vegetables are just tender, 3 to 4 minutes more. Discard thyme sprigs.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Better yet, ditch the chips and dunk chopped carrots, cucumber, jicama and sugar snap peas into your dip or yogurt.
    NBC News, 25 Sep. 2017
  • Shrimp Stir Fry Made with sugar snap peas, red bell pepper, and broccoli, this stir fry tastes so good served over jasmine rice or mixed into vermicelli.
    Brittany Natale, Redbook, 28 July 2023
  • Toss noodles, scallions, tofu, pea shoots, sugar snap peas, and radish in a large bowl with three-quarters of reserved dressing to combine and evenly coat; season with salt.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 19 June 2017
  • Add sugar snap peas; cook 3 minutes or until almost tender.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 12 Apr. 2017
  • The Comeback Kid made with aquavit, green chartreuse, local sugar snap pea, lime leaf, and tonic water is a perfect example.
    William Li, Town & Country, 8 July 2022
  • Everything on the plate added to its beauty and succulence, including the sugar snap peas split open to show their green pearls and a golden cube of polenta flavored with pecorino and spring herbs.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 30 June 2023
  • Tiny baby radishes, sugar snap peas, asparagus, and even a few hot-house tomatoes were eagerly snapped up by customers.
    Alison Arnett, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2019
  • Add the sugar snap peas and continue to boil 2 to 3 minutes or until pasta is cooked al dente. Drain leaving about 1 tablespoon cooking water on the pasta.
    Linda Gassenheimer, miamiherald, 3 June 2018
  • Its bright and beautiful presentation of mixed greens was highlighted by peppery arugula and cool and crunchy sugar snap peas.
    Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2017
  • Preparation Cook sugar snap peas in a medium pot of boiling salted water until bright green, about 45 seconds.
    Bon Appetit, 19 July 2017
  • Depending on what looks good at the market, another green veggie, such as sugar snap peas, could augment or even replace the asparagus.
    Eleanore Park, WSJ, 21 May 2020

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