Tangy Sugar Snap Peas

3.8
(13)

Our Test Kitchen staff created this mouth-watering side dish that comes together quickly in the microwave. A sweet and tangy glaze complements the crisp peas and onion in this made-in-moments recipe.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen sugar snap peas, thawed

  • 1 small onion, halved and sliced

  • 3 tablespoons water, divided

  • 4 teaspoons sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • teaspoon pepper

  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Directions

  1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peas, onion and 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook on high for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring twice; drain. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and pepper; stir in the vinegar and remaining water until smooth. Cook, uncovered, on high for 30-45 seconds or until thickened, stirring once. Add to pea mixture; toss to coat.

Tips

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Analysis: One 3/4-cup serving equals 75 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 3 vegetable.