Sesame Snap Peas with Carrots & Peppers
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From EatingWell: May/June 2009, June/July 2005The colorful combination of sugar snap peas, red bell pepper and carrot plus an Asian-inspired flavors make this side dish a pleasure to whip up for a weeknight dinner.
4 servings, 3/4 cup each | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 2 cups)
- 1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips (about 1 cup)
- 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Freshly ground pepper , to taste
Preparation
- Place peas, bell pepper and carrot in a steamer basket over 2 inches of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and steam, stirring once, until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Toss with soy sauce, oil, sesame seeds and pepper.
Nutrition
Per serving : 82 Calories; 4 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 9 g Carbohydrates; 2 g Protein; 3 g Fiber; 168 mg Sodium; 219 mg Potassium
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 fat (mono)