Snow Peas
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 30 kcal
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About Snow Peas
Flat, tender pods, crisp and refreshing; a common side in Cantonese and Western dishes.
Health Benefits of Snow Peas
Snow peas and peas
Snow peas (荷兰豆) are a pea variant eaten for the tender flat pod, not the seed. Only ~30 kcal per 100g - among the lowest-calorie bean vegetables. The crispness comes from pod fibre; a brief flash-fry or blanch keeps it crunchy.
Vitamin C content
Snow peas are a good vitamin-C source, roughly 40-60mg per 100g. Since C is heat-sensitive, stir-fry over high heat or blanch briefly - 1-2 minutes - to keep the crunch, green colour and most vitamin C.
Classic with cured meat
Snow peas with sausage or cured pork is a Cantonese classic: the sausage fat and the pea's sweetness offset each other. Snap off the stringy edges, slice diagonally, and stir-fry with lily bulbs and black fungus for a banquet vegetable dish.