Lemon-Butter Snow Peas

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
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.

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

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

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 76 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.