Orange & Mint Snap Peas

Name: Orange & Mint Snap Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed; 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint

This classic steaming method produces vibrant, crisp-tender vegetables. The sweet taste of snap peas is accented with orange, sugar and mint. Yum! Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, place peas in a steamer basket in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add orange juice mixture and mint; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 117 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 323mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Mint and Orange Sugar Snap Peas in Healthy Cooking June/July 2009