Roasted Snap Peas With Sesame Crunch (Printable Version)

Tender roasted snap peas topped with a sweet and salty sesame seed crumble for the perfect crispy side dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb sugar snap peas, trimmed and strings removed

→ Sesame Crunch

02 - 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
03 - 1 tbsp black sesame seeds (optional, for color)
04 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
05 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
06 - 1 tbsp neutral oil (such as grapeseed or canola)
07 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
08 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

09 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
10 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the snap peas with neutral oil and sea salt until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast snap peas for 10–12 minutes, shaking or stirring halfway, until they're just tender and slightly blistered.
04 - Meanwhile, prepare the sesame crunch: In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, toast white and black sesame seeds until fragrant, 2–3 minutes.
05 - Add honey (or maple syrup), soy sauce, and chili flakes to the skillet. Stir constantly for 1–2 minutes until the mixture bubbles and thickens. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
06 - Transfer roasted snap peas to a serving bowl. Drizzle with toasted sesame oil and toss to coat.
07 - Break up the cooled sesame crunch into small clusters, then sprinkle generously over the snap peas. Garnish with sliced green onions.
08 - Serve immediately, while warm and crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The blistered snap peas get impossibly crisp while staying sweet inside
  • That sesame honey crunch creates the most addictive salty sweet coating
02 -
  • The sesame mixture hardens incredibly fast once removed from heat, work quickly to break it into clusters
  • Don't skip parchment paper, the honey glaze becomes cement like if it touches metal directly
03 -
  • Let the sesame crunch cool completely before breaking it up or it will stick together
  • Serve these within 15 minutes while they are still warm and crisp

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