Garlic-Mint Peas
Serves 6|
Hands-On Time:
20m
|
Total Time:
20m
Ingredients
- 1 pound sugar snap peas (2 cups)
- 2 cloves garlic, halved
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen peas
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped, or 1 tablespoon dried mint
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Heat a large saucepan of water to boiling. Add the snap peas and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under running cold water.
- In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook the garlic in the oil until golden. Remove and discard the garlic. Add the sugar snap peas and fresh or thawed peas and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the mint, sugar, and salt.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 94Calories From Fat 25%
- Calcium 47mg
- Carbohydrate 13g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Fat 3g
- Fiber 5g
- Iron 2mg
- Protein 5mg
- Sat Fat 0g
- Sodium 200mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.
Quick Tip
Blanching vegetables locks in flavor, texture, and color, and you don't have to worry about undercooking or overcooking.
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