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Italian Roasted Snap Peas

:  May/June 2008

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Serve this Italian-inspired combination of sweet snap peas, leeks and tomatoes with roast chicken or garlic-rubbed grilled steaks.


READER'S COMMENT:
"This was delicious. I did make a few alterations. I had a little over a half pound of peas so I only used 1 1/4 tsp of olive oil and 1/4 tsp of salt. I cooked the peas for the 15 minutes and then added the full amount of leeks and...
Italian Roasted Snap Peas Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, about 1/2 cup each

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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

  • 1 large leek, white part only, halved lengthwise and thoroughly washed
  • 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

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Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Cut leek halves into 2-inch lengths and then very thinly slice each piece lengthwise, yielding 2-inch-long strips. Toss the leek strips, peas, oil and salt in a medium bowl. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast for 15 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Return to the oven and roast until the vegetables begin to brown, about 10 minutes more. Toss with oregano and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving: 96 calories; 2 g fat ( 0 g sat , 2 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 14 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 3 g protein; 4 g fiber; 311 mg sodium; 135 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (45% daily value), Vitamin A (35% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat


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Recipe Categories

Ethnic/Regional
Italian
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
Roast
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Style/Theme
Entertaining, casual
Everyday favorites
Vegan
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Publication
May/June 2008
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