Lemon-Butter Snow Peas Recipe

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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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Diabetic Friendly

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Lemon-Butter Snow Peas Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

5 5 10

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh snow peas
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

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. Yield: 2 servings.

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

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

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (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.

Originally published as Lemon-Butter Snow Peas in Quick Cooking March/April 2005, p39