Sesame Snap Peas with Carrots & Peppers

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From EatingWell:  May/June 2009, June/July 2005

The 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

1. 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)