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Sugar snap pea
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a variety of pea with edible pods that are sweet and crunchy
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
sugar snap peas
What are "sugar snap peas"?
Sugar snap peas are edible pod peas with plump, juicy peas inside. They are characterized by their crisp texture and sweet flavor. Sugar snap peas are often enjoyed raw as a snack or used in salads and stir-fries. They can also be lightly cooked by steaming, sautéing, or blanching, which helps to retain their crunchiness and sweetness. Sugar snap peas are a popular choice for adding both flavor and nutrition to a variety of dishes, as they are rich in vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.
Examples
She loves snacking on sugar snap peas during her afternoon break.
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variety of pea plant producing peas having crisp rounded edible pods
