Two vegetables in this recipe give not only extra color but also more nutrients. Combine them with a fresh herb and a few pantry items and you'll have this side dish on the table in less than 10 minutes.
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Minted Sugar Snap Peas
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Prep Time
5 min
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Cook Time
5 min
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Total Time
10 min
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Servings
4
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred) -
1 small carrot, cut into matchstick-size strips -
8 ounces sugar snap peas -
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint -
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 40 | |
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| 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
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Prep Time
5 min
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Cook Time
5 min
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Total Time
10 min
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Servings
4
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred) -
1 small carrot, cut into matchstick-size strips -
8 ounces sugar snap peas -
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint -
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder -
1/4 teaspoon salt -
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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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.
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