snap pea

noun

: 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

Examples of snap pea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web A little gem lettuce and endive make a good bed for a profusion of farmers' market finds, including snap peas, radishes, and Persian cucumbers. —

Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 10 July 2023 Nearby are stands of snap peas, collard greens, grapefruits and apples. —

Emily Wax-Thibodeaux, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2023 Toss together watercress, snap peas, Feta, carrot, radishes, almonds, prosciutto, and half the dressing in a bowl. —

Christopher Michel, Country Living, 27 Feb. 2023 Working in batches, cook snap peas, in a single layer, without stirring, until blackened on one side, 3 to 4 minutes (add more oil for each batch as needed). —

Christopher Michel, Country Living, 27 Feb. 2023 This veggie tray is perfect for the appetizers table with carrots, celery, radishes, broccoli, and snap peas. —

Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023 Add snap peas, chicken, and onion and toss to combine. —

Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 17 Apr. 2023 One of our favorite signs of spring is fresh snap peas from the farmers' market or a roadside stand. —

Christopher Michel, Country Living, 27 Feb. 2023 Drizzle the cakes and side salad, topped with crunchy snap peas and radishes, with homemade buttermilk dressing. —

Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023 See More

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