How to Use snow pea in a Sentence

snow pea

noun
  • Snap peas can be swapped out for green beans or haricots verts, or snow peas.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Using same wok as for shrimp, add snow peas and stir-fry 1 minute.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Among his favorite dishes are the shrimp egg rolls and snow pea tips.
    — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 30 Dec. 2020
  • There are also English peas and snow peas.
    — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Look for trimmed snow peas in the produce section of the market.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, 3 June 2019
  • Add the snow peas and cook for 1 minute, until crisp-tender and bright green.
    — Daniel Neman, sacbee, 3 Apr. 2018
  • Pea shoots are the delicate leaves, stems and tendrils of the snow pea plant.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
  • Pair it with steamed rice and vegetables, like broccoli or snow peas.
    — Susan Hall Mahon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Asparagus, snap peas, string beans, snow peas, greens, and bok choy are all great contenders.
    — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 4 May 2018
  • Add the tofu, bell pepper and snow peas, and increase the heat to medium-high.
    — Joe Yonan, charlotteobserver, 9 Jan. 2018
  • The main course was Dover sole meunière with potato pavé, spring ramps and snow peas.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Any type of green vegetable such as broccoli florets or snow peas can be used instead of green beans.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Use both sugar snap and snow peas to experience the full range of pea goodness.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Peas of all types (garden peas, snap peas, and snow peas) are cool-season vegetables that grow in the shade.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
  • Remove stems from snow peas and beans, if using, or cut broccoli into florets.
    — Nicole Sours Larson, sandiegouniontribune.com, 23 Apr. 2018
  • Wood ear mushrooms or fresh snow pea shoots can be found at most grocery stores with a little persistence.
    — New York Times, 11 July 2019
  • The entrée salads start with a bed of crunchy, refreshing cabbage, snow pea pods, and edamame.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2023
  • The entrée salads start with a bed of crunchy, refreshing cabbage, snow pea pods, and edamame.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Audibly crisp sugar snap peas, snow peas, English peas.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
  • One summer pie comes with pea shoot pesto, asparagus, snow peas, greens, sesame seeds, and a lemongrass dressing.
    — Jessica Sidman, Bon Appetit, 14 Aug. 2017
  • Garlicky snow peas shined in their simplicity.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • The third course is dover sole meunière accompanied by potato pavé, spring ramps, snow peas and parsley oil.
    — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Transfer the scallops to plates and arrange the cauliflower and snow peas around them.
    — Daniel Neman, sacbee, 3 Apr. 2018
  • Serve it over medium no-yolk egg noodles, with fresh snow peas, a romaine salad and whole-grain rolls rounding out the meal.
    — Atlanta Life, ajc, 23 Mar. 2018
  • Some have miso or fish sauce in the dressing, while others are sprinkled with fennel pollen or replace romaine with snow peas.
    — Priya Krishna, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Roast until chicken is cooked through and snow peas are beginning to char, 5 to 7 minutes more.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Stir in snow peas and cook until spotty brown, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer to second bowl.
    — Washington Post, 10 June 2019
  • Add the green beans, snow peas and edamame and cook until all the vegetables are just barely cooked through, about 2 minutes.
    — Joe Yonan, The Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2019
  • Crist also always direct sows snow peas (Pisum sativum) rather than buying and planting them as seedlings.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Add the noodles, carrots with their liquid, cucumber, snow peas, cabbage and mint leaves.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, 5 Aug. 2019

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