Lemon-Butter Snow Peas

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A handful of ingredients and a microwave are all our home economists needed to create this terrific treatment for fresh snow peas. A bit of lemon juice, some mince garlic and a dash of Italian seasoning make it a perfect addition to any meal.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ pound fresh snow peas

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

  1. In a microwave-safe dish, combine the snow peas, water and garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Combine the butter, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Drizzle over peas; toss to coat.

Tips

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

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in an 1,100 watt microwave.

Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup (prepared with reduced-fat butter)equals 76 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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