snap pea

noun

|Updated on: 4 Jun 2018

Definition of snap pea

: a cultivated pea that has edible usually round pods easily snapped like beans and that is classified with the snow pea as a variety (Pisum sativum macrocarpon) — called also sugar snap pea

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Recent Examples of snap pea from the Web

To a mixing bowl, add the bell peppers, pineapple, red onions and snap peas.

— maya wilson, Anchorage Daily News, "Thrown on a grill or campfire, pineapple teriyaki chicken in foil packs are a snap," 1 June 2018
Raw tuna lands on a bed of baby bell pepper, cucumber, snap peas, rainbow carrots and a lot of iceberg lettuce.

— liz biro, Indianapolis Star, "Here's where to get a poké bowl in Indianapolis, including 5 new restaurants," 31 May 2018
Adding charm to the plate were snap peas and little clouds of ricotta gnocchi.

— tim smith, baltimoresun.com, "High marks for Topside in food, drink and view," 22 May 2018
Snow and snap peas are available in both vining and dwarf versions.

— the editors of organic life, Good Housekeeping, "Growing Peas Has Never Been Easier Than This," 31 Mar. 2017
The Zucchini Thai Green Curry with Shrimp pairs a sweet coconut green curry sauce with pineapple, broccoli, red onion, snap peas, lime, black sesame seeds and cilantro.

— mark fisher, ajc, "Cutting carbs? Noodles & Company unveils trendy new noodle replacement," 2 May 2018
Add the spring onion bottoms and garlic once the mushrooms are browned, followed by the asparagus and snap peas.

— chris morocco, Bon Appetit, "Make This Miso Polenta with Your First Spring Farmers' Market Haul," 25 Apr. 2018
Notes: Substitute snap peas or cauliflower for the broccoli; or peanuts for the cashews.

— chris ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Time-saving cashew chicken," 10 Apr. 2018
Toss with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then snap peas, shallot, lemon zest, and olives; fold in mint and parsley.

— woman's day kitchen, Woman's Day, "Marinated Pork Chops with Quinoa Salad," 18 Apr. 2018

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