Are snap pea pods fruits or vegetables?

Snap pea pods are technically fruits as they develop from the ovary of a flower and contain seeds. However, they are commonly referred to as a vegetable because they are consumed as part of a savory meal and not as a sweet treat.

The botanical classification of snap pea pods may be confusing because they are part of the legume family, which includes other edible plants like beans and peanuts. Unlike other legumes, however, snap peas are picked when the peas inside the pods are still immature and tender, so the pods themselves are eaten as part of the vegetable.