How long to cook mangetout: 2–3 min pan-fried, 2–3 min boiled, 2–4 min steamed and 2–3 min in the microwave. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.
How long to cook mangetout
Times are for 200 g, for 4.
Mangetout and sugar snap peas: cooking times by method
Bright green and crisp-tender. They overcook fast.
How to cook mangetout in the microwave
For the 200 g portion in this guide, put the trimmed pods in a microwave-safe bowl with a tablespoon of water and cover with a vented lid. Use the 2–3 minute guide above for an 800–900 W microwave, checking at the shorter time. Stir partway through, then check that the pods are hot and crisp-tender. Open the lid away from your face to avoid the steam.
A smaller portion or a more powerful microwave may need less time. If your packet gives different instructions, follow the packet. See the microwave cooking chart for the assumptions behind these times.
Questions
How long to pan-fry mangetout?
2–3 min over a high heat. Stir-fry in a little oil.
How long to boil mangetout?
2–3 min in boiling salted water.
How long to steam mangetout?
2–4 min over simmering water.
How long to microwave mangetout?
2–3 min on full power, covered. With a tablespoon of water.
Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and the size of what you’re cooking all vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer before serving. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance, last checked 11 November 2026.