Steamed Sugar Snap Peas

Name: Steamed Sugar Snap Peas
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup)
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh sugar snap peas; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or tarragon; 1 tablespoon butter; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

6 Ratings
2 Reviews

With fresh herbs, butter and a little salt and pepper, these steamed sugar snap peas turn into a sensational side dish in under 12 minutes.

Recipe by Cooking Light April 2012

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Credit: Levi Brown; Styling: Thom Driver

Recipe Summary

total:

12 mins

Yield:

4 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

3 cups fresh sugar snap peas
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or tarragon
1 tablespoon butter
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Steam peas 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Combine peas, mint, butter, salt, and pepper; toss well.

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Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

46 calories; fat 3g; saturated fat 1.8g; mono fat 0.8g; poly fat 0.2g; protein 1.4g; carbohydrates 3.7g; fiber 1.3g; cholesterol 8mg; iron 1mg; sodium 96mg; calcium 22mg.

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