Balancing a summer braai menu need not be complicated. Braais, by their very nature, are meant to free up your time – allowing you enough time to chat away while tending (not stressing) about your dishes. This snap peas recipe retains nutrients and it only takes 15 mins to prep. Plus, snap peas are packed with nutrients such as vitamin C, which aids with immune function and helps heal cuts and wounds; iron, which helps produce red blood cells – as well as Vitamin K, which boosts bone health and helps with blood clotting.
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Blistered Snap Peas Recipe
Looking to bulk up your vegetable dishes at a braai? Look no further than this blistered snap pea recipe that takes little time to prepare.

Blistered Snap Peas
Equipment
- 1 Vegetable Grill Basket
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Serving Platter
Ingredients
- 450 g Snap peas, strings removed
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- ½ to 1 tsp Chilli powder
- 2 Lemons, plus wedges for serving
- Coriander, for serving
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Place grill basket on grill and heat grill and basket, covered, on high for 10 mins.
- In large bowl, toss snap peas with oil, chilli powder and ½ tsp salt. Add to grill basket and grill, tossing twice, until charred and just tender, 5 to 8 mins.
- Squeeze juice of ½ lemon on top and toss to combine. Transfer to shallow bowl or platter and serve with additional wedges and sprinkle with coriander if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Facts: About 111 cal. 7 g fat (1 g sat), 4 g pro, 245 mg sodium, 10 g carb 3 g fibre.
How To Make Your Grilling Basket Work Best For You
Here’s how to help prevent foods from sticking, and for extra browning, preheat your grilling basket on the grill before adding ingredients.
- Toss ingredients. We like snap peas, green beans, small potatoes and carrots – with oil and seasonings before placing in the grill basket.
- Arrange foods in a single layer. This helps maximise browning and minimise steaming.
- Resist the urge to flip or stir your food often. As with cooking indoors, the less you turn it, the more flavour and browning you’ll develop!
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