Glasswort (Sea Asparagus) and Sugar Snap Peas
Sujata Threja Pherwani of San Francisco first discovered glasswort, an edible, salty plant that grows on salt marshes, at a vegetarian restaurant in Holland. Back home in California, her friends raved about this new green superfood. “It has become a staple in my kitchen,” says Pherwani. She’s certainly convinced VT…
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Sujata Threja Pherwani of San Francisco first discovered glasswort, an edible, salty plant that grows on salt marshes, at a vegetarian restaurant in Holland. Back home in California, her friends raved about this new green superfood. “It has become a staple in my kitchen,” says Pherwani. She’s certainly convinced VT editors, who love its crunchy texture. Pherwani suggests serving this recipe over bulgur and chickpeas.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh glasswort or salicornia
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
- 1 cup fresh sugar snap peas
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
Preparation
1. Cover glasswort in large bowl of cold water. Soak 30 minutes to remove salt; drain.
2. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and sauté 1 minute, or until golden. Add glasswort, and cook 5 minutes, or until glasswort is wilted. Add sugar snap peas, and sauté 5 minutes more. Stir in sesame oil, and serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 69
- Carbohydrate Content 6 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 4 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 2 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 7 mg
- Sugar Content 2 g