Sesame Snap Peas with Carrots & Peppers
The colorful combination of sugar snap peas, red bell pepper and carrot plus an Asian-inspired flavors make this side dish a pleasure to whip up for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4 servings, 3/4 cup each
Ingredients
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8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 2 cups)
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1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips (about 1 cup)
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1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
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1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds
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Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
1.
Place peas, bell pepper and carrot in a steamer basket over 2 inches of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and steam, stirring once, until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Toss with soy sauce, oil, sesame seeds and pepper.
Nutrition information
Calories 82, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 168 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, Potassium 219 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 120%, Vitamin C 90%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1.5,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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