Sugar snap peas (Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon) are crisp, sweet peas with thick, tender pods that are eaten whole along with the developing peas inside. Unlike shelling peas, their pods lack the tough inner parchment layer, giving them a juicy, crunchy texture that is delicious raw or lightly cooked. Sugar snap peas provide vitamin C, vitamin K1, fiber, folate, carotenoids, and other beneficial plant compounds. Their fresh sweetness makes them especially good for snacking, salads, stir-fries, grain bowls, and simple vegetable side dishes.