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Braised Scallions & Peas

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Scallions aren't just a garnish—here we saute them with peas for a quick and easy side dish.


Braised Scallions & Peas Recipe

Makes: 4 servings

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 bunches scallions, washed, trimmed and cut crosswise into thirds
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

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Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add scallions with water still clinging to them and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook until scallions are almost tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in peas, cover and cook until peas are heated through, about 2 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Per serving: 68 calories; 3 g fat ( 0 g sat , 2 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 123 mg sodium; 219 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (30% daily value), Vitamin A (27% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 1/2 fat


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Recipe Categories

Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
15 minutes or less
Servings
4
Preparation/ Technique
Braise/Stew
Meal/Course
Lunch
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Style/Theme
Everyday favorites
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Ethnic/Regional
American
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