Minted Sugar Snap Peas

Name: Minted Sugar Snap Peas
Yield: 4

This minty seasonal side dish will bring freshness to any meal.

Ingredients

Servings 4

1 tsp. olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
1 small carrot (cut into matchstick-size strips)
8 oz. sugar snap peas
1 Tbsp. chopped, fresh mint
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions

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In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the carrot for 1 to 2 minutes, or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the peas. Cook for 30 seconds, or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook for 10 to 15 seconds, or until the mint has wilted.

Minted Sugar Snap Peas

Calories

40 Per Serving

Protein Protein

2g Per Serving

Fiber Fiber

2g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories		40
Total Fat		1.5 g
	Saturated Fat	0.0 g
	Trans Fat	0.0 g
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
	Monounsaturated Fat	1.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg
Sodium		157 mg
Total Carbohydrate		6 g
	Dietary Fiber	2 g
	Sugars	3 g
Protein		2 g

Dietary Exchanges
1 vegetable

This minty seasonal side dish will bring freshness to any meal.

Minted Sugar Snap Peas

Calories

40 Per Serving

Protein Protein

2g Per Serving

Fiber Fiber

2g Per Serving

Calories		40
Total Fat		1.5 g
	Saturated Fat	0.0 g
	Trans Fat	0.0 g
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
	Monounsaturated Fat	1.0 g
Cholesterol		0 mg
Sodium		157 mg
Total Carbohydrate		6 g
	Dietary Fiber	2 g
	Sugars	3 g
Protein		2 g

Dietary Exchanges
1 vegetable

Ingredients

Servings 4

1 tsp. olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
1 small carrot (cut into matchstick-size strips)
8 oz. sugar snap peas
1 Tbsp. chopped, fresh mint
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the carrot for 1 to 2 minutes, or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the peas. Cook for 30 seconds, or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cook for 10 to 15 seconds, or until the mint has wilted.

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Minted Sugar Snap Peas

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