How to Use snap pea in a Sentence

snap pea

noun
  • In essence, harvest and eat the snap peas, but leave the roots and pea leaves.
    Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 27 July 2023
  • That little strings that run up the side of a snap pea shell.
    Alex Delany, Bon Appétit, 19 June 2019
  • The trout lily tastes like snap peas, and wild onions and leeks may be around, too.
    Paige Fumo Fox, Daily Southtown, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Stir in the cooked snap peas, lemon zest and olives (if using).
    Cindy Dampier, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The Lucky Chow host grows the snappiest snap peas, and the views aren’t bad either.
    Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appétit, 13 Sep. 2019
  • Scatter the snap peas, green beans and halved potatoes over the lettuce, then top with the chunks of salmon.
    Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 June 2018
  • Add snap peas, snow peas and scallions, and toss to combine.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 6 May 2019
  • Drain snap peas and run under cold water to cool and toss dry.
    Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 6 July 2017
  • To a mixing bowl, add the bell peppers, pineapple, red onions and snap peas.
    Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 1 June 2018
  • Toss snap peas with olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 8 Mar. 2019
  • In a large bowl, toss asparagus, snap peas, leek, and garlic with lemon juice and oil.
    Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 7 Mar. 2019
  • Add snap peas, pea shoots, mint, and radish; toss until coated.
    Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit, 19 May 2017
  • Adding charm to the plate were snap peas and little clouds of ricotta gnocchi.
    Tim Smith, baltimoresun.com, 22 May 2018
  • Snow and snap peas are available in both vining and dwarf versions.
    The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2017
  • Add the snap peas and green beans to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
    Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 June 2018
  • And that applies to cooking, too, so try on these snap peas and green beans with arugula-mint pesto for size.
    Catherine Urban, Bon Appetit, 1 June 2018
  • 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
  • Two small bags of produce, containing just fruit, snap peas and beans, cost 82.99.
    Catherine Porter, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2017
  • The first bite conjures a warm summer potato salad, but with the freshness of snap peas.
    Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Raw snap peas add freshness and crunch to classic chicken breast.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 6 May 2019
  • Now, go make some toast: A lemony, herby bean salad with lots of crunch from sliced snap peas is good.
    Alex Delany, Bon Appétit, 19 June 2019
  • Add the spring onion bottoms and garlic once the mushrooms are browned, followed by the asparagus and snap peas.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 25 Apr. 2018
  • Asparagus, snap peas, string beans, snow peas, greens, and bok choy are all great contenders.
    Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 4 May 2018
  • Blistered Snap Peas This easy side brings together snap peas, gochugaru and fresh lemon.
    Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2023
  • Come back, hike the heat up a little bit to get the braising liquid to a saucy place, and then put together the snap pea and mint salad.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2022
  • When in season, reach for spring carrots and snow turnips, snap peas and asparagus.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Divide snap peas among 4 large sheets aluminum foil; sprinkle each with pinch salt and top with 3 thin slices lemon.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 12 July 2016
  • The snap peas and asparagus show up around the same time, and so do the watermelon and strawberries and stone fruit.
    Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2023
  • Make slaw: Combine cabbage, carrot, bean sprouts, snap peas and green onion.
    Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 May 2018
  • Toss chickpeas, fava beans, peas, or snap peas in oil (Humm likes algae oil for its light and buttery flavor and high smoke point), then cook them in a metal mesh basket over very high and direct heat.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024

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