Best Easy Stir Fried Snow Peas with Mushrooms Recipe

Crisp snow peas and savory mushrooms are stir-fried in a light sauce for a quick, elegant side. This vegetarian, healthy family dish is low calorie and supports clean eats goals.

Cook 15 min Difficulty EASY 70 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • snow peas 2 cups
  • button mushrooms 8 oz
  • scallions 2 pieces
  • garlic cloves 2 cloves
Seasonings/Sauce
  • soy sauce (low-sodium) 1.5 tbsp
  • toasted sesame oil 1 tsp
  • vegetable oil 1 tbsp
  • black pepper 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 10 g 58%
Protein 3 g 17%
Fat 2 g 25%
Serving size 120g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Trim the ends of the snow peas and thinly slice the mushrooms. Finely chop the scallions and mince the garlic for even cooking.

  2. 2

    Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the vegetable oil. Swirl to coat the pan and let it heat until shimmering.

  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic and the white parts of the scallions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, ensuring the aromatics are fragrant but not browned.

  4. 4

    Add the mushrooms and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, keeping the heat high so mushrooms release moisture without steaming.

  5. 5

    Toss in the snow peas and continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes, just until crisp-tender and bright green.

  6. 6

    Push vegetables to the side, add soy sauce and sesame oil around the pan edge to sizzle, then quickly toss everything to coat.

  7. 7

    Finish with freshly ground black pepper and the green parts of scallions. Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking, and serve hot.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The defining ingredients in this stir fry are crisp snow peas and savory mushrooms. Their flavors and textures combine to create the dish’s light, elegant taste while delivering a clean, healthy side.
Q. How should I control heat when stir-frying snow peas and mushrooms?
Keep your pan at medium-high heat during the entire cook. Heating the oil to a shimmer before adding garlic and scallions helps activate their aroma. Stir-frying mushrooms first at high heat reduces moisture, then add snow peas so they cook quickly, staying crisp and bright.
Q. How do I avoid soggy vegetables in this recipe?
To prevent sogginess, slice mushrooms thin and keep the heat high so they sear, not steam. Add snow peas last and cook just until snap-tender. Removing the stir fry from heat immediately after the sauce is tossed keeps everything crisp.
Q. How many calories does each serving have, and what are the protein and carb values?
Each 120g serving provides about 70 calories, with roughly 10g of carbohydrates, 3g of protein, and 2g of fat. Carbohydrates provide about 58% of calories, making this a light and nutritious vegetarian dish.
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