Minted Peas and Wax Beans
Serves 4|
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh peas, shelled (about 2 cups shelled peas)
- 1/2 pound wax beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, coarsely chopped
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the peas and beans and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peas, beans, salt, pepper, and lemon juice and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add the mint, and toss well.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 145
- Calcium 51mg
- Carbohydrate 17g
- Cholesterol 8mg
- Fat 7g
- Fiber 6g
- Iron 2mg
- Protein 6mg
- Sat Fat 2g
- Sodium 294mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
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For everyday eating and cooking, use unsalted butter.
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