How to Use sugar snap pea in a Sentence

sugar snap pea

noun
  • The pods that house them look like large, fuzzy sugar snap peas.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 10 Jan. 2020
  • Very little, if anything, needs to be done to sugar snap peas.
    — Noelle Carter, latimes.com, 23 Mar. 2018
  • Served with celery sticks, sugar snap peas and sea salt kettle chips.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Served with celery sticks, sugar snap peas and sea salt kettle chips.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
  • While the freekeh is cooking, remove the tough string that runs along the side of each sugar snap pea.
    — Washington Post, 9 July 2021
  • Drain sugar snap peas and cut in half on a diagonal.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
  • The photo shows sugar snap peas, but the recipe offers the option of snow peas as well.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Soy sauce and sherry make a sauce for a weeknight stir-fry of skirt steak and sweet, crunchy sugar snap peas.
    — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 7 May 2018
  • Then a burst of freshness is introduced in the form of a handful of sugar snap peas.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Sliver the scallions and sugar snap peas on the bias and add to the fennel and celery.
    — Gabrielle Hamilton, House Beautiful, 22 Feb. 2012
  • Pour dressing into a shallow bowl and pile sugar snap peas in the center.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 23 Apr. 2018
  • Add sugar snap peas and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, 19 May 2017
  • There will be fruit salad, in the form of cantaloupe, sugar snap peas, and ricotta.
    — Alex Pastron, Bon Appétit, 1 July 2019
  • Asparagus, sugar snap peas, and English peas are just the crunchy trio this dish needs.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • Candy-sweet summer strawberries pair with bright and crunchy sugar snap peas.
    — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 22 July 2019
  • Audibly crisp sugar snap peas, snow peas, English peas.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Fresh sugar snap peas, dill, shallots, and lemon juice bring plenty of flavor to this shrimp pasta salad.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Add asparagus and sugar snap peas, and cook for 3 minutes or until just tender.
    — Susan Russo, sandiegouniontribune.com, 2 Apr. 2018
  • Cut the sugar snap peas in half diagonally, then throw them, peas, pods and all, into the water.
    — Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • To save time and pots, add the sugar snap peas to the pasta about 2 minutes before the pasta is finished cooking.
    — Linda Gassenheimer, miamiherald, 3 June 2018
  • Quickly boil asparagus and sugar snap peas, adding peas in the final seconds of cooking to soften.
    — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Pair with 1/4 cup of nuts, Greek yogurt tube, sugar snap peas, small container of hummus, and pear slices.
    — Philly.com, 2 Feb. 2018
  • Adjust the amount of asparagus, sugar snap peas, and English peas based on your preferences.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The combination of sugar snap peas and whipped tofu with a sizzling oil drizzle is a meatless stunner.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 June 2026
  • Tiny baby radishes, sugar snap peas, asparagus, and even a few hot-house tomatoes were eagerly snapped up by customers.
    — Alison Arnett, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2019
  • Honey-dijon dressing provides tang, sugar snap peas add crunch and sweetness, and garlicky breadcrumbs stand in for croutons.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Its bright and beautiful presentation of mixed greens was highlighted by peppery arugula and cool and crunchy sugar snap peas.
    — Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2017
  • Fall and winter crops in this area include cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, kale, chard, carrots, sugar snap peas and spinach.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Depending on what looks good at the market, another green veggie, such as sugar snap peas, could augment or even replace the asparagus.
    — Eleanore Park, WSJ, 21 May 2020
  • The beds have successfully grown everything from garlic, Swiss chard, and sugar snap peas to bush beans, broccoli, and tomatoes.
    — Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026

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