How to Boil Fresh Sugar Snap Peas (5 Steps)

Fresh sugar snap peas, whether purchased at the store or grown in your own garden, are a treat to be served at any meal. Fresh sugar snap peas can be eaten raw or cooked, and while boiling is not the only way to cook the peas, it is the simplest method. With a bit of advance preparation, you can boil fresh sugar snap peas for dinner in less than 10 minutes.

Things You'll Need

  • 1 lb. fresh sugar snap peas
  • Sharp knife or kitchen scissors
  • Large saucepan

Instructions

  1. Wash the peas under cold running water to remove dust and debris from the pea pods.

  2. Use a sharp knife or kitchen scissors to remove both ends of the pods. Pull away any strings from the seams of the pods.

  3. Place the pea pods in a large saucepan and add 1/2 cup of water.

  4. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 to 10 minutes or until the desired tenderness is achieved.

  5. Remove the peas from the stove and, if desired, drain before serving.