Pea Pod Carrot Medley Recipe

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We grow pea pods, and I wanted to use them in something other than stir-fries...this fit the bill! I've carried it to church potlucks and received compliments on its pretty orange glaze and fresh taste. -Josie Smith of Winamac, Indiana

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Pea Pod Carrot Medley Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

5 15 20

Ingredients

1 cup sliced carrots
2 cups fresh sugar snap peas
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

Directions

Place carrots in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the peas. Cover and simmer 2-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; set aside and keep warm.
In the same saucepan, whisk the cornstarch and orange juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the soy sauce, orange peel and salt. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 100 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 517 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Pea Pod Carrot Medley in Light & Tasty December/January 2004, p37