Sesame Snap Peas with Carrots & Peppers

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.

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Sesame Snap Peas with Carrots & Peppers Recipe

4 servings, 3/4 cup each

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Profile

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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.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (120% daily value), Vitamin C (90% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 fat (mono)

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