Stir-Fried Snow Peas with Cashews
Crisp snow peas and toasted cashews cooked in a savory-sweet sauce, ready in 10 minutes with minimal ingredients. This asian-inspired vegetarian ready in about 10 minutes pairs ends trimmed snow peas, unsalted cashews, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, ends trimmed snow peas
- 1/4 cup, unsalted cashews
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Step 2: Add 1/4 cup unsalted cashews and stir-fry for 1 minute until lightly golden, then transfer to a plate.
- Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 12 oz trimmed snow peas and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return cashews to skillet, add 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp rice vinegar. Toss for 1 minute until sauce is glossy and evenly distributed.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Snow Peas with Cashews take to make?
Total time is about 10 minutes (5 min prep + 5 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Snow Peas with Cashews?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ends trimmed snow peas from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Snow Peas with Cashews?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Stir-Fried Snow Peas with Cashews for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Stir-Fried Snow Peas with Cashews?
Asian vegetarian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 5-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★☆☆☆
The proportions seem off. Way too much of some ingredients.
