Definition of snow pea
: a cultivated pea with flat edible pods that is classified with the snap pea as a variety (Pisum sativum macrocarpon)
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These sweet peas are a cross between English and snow peas.
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Past outbreaks have been blamed on basil from Peru, snow peas from Guatemala and cilantro from Mexico.
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The cafeteria served congee and snow peas, and the staff offered services and classes in not just Mandarin, but also the multiple southern Chinese dialects that are commonly spoken in Chinatown.
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Picture red tomatoes, green snow peas and orange mango.
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The visual presentation warranted extra points — those scallops, gently coated by a light, bacon-y soubise sauce, were nestled against a pale green risotto of spring peas, snow peas and pea shoots.
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On a second rimmed baking sheet, toss snow peas with oil, crushed red pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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The assortment of vegetables, including tender mushrooms and crisp snow pea pods, were impressive but were matched with a sauce that was thin and light in application, leaving me looking for more.
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Add the snow peas and cook for 1 minute, until crisp-tender and bright green.
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First Known Use of snow pea
1949
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: a type of pea whose flat outer part and seeds may be eaten
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