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Pretty Stuffed Spring Peas

Name: Pretty Stuffed Spring Peas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 teaspoons minced chives; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 36 fresh snow peas (about 1/4 pound), trimmed

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Makes

3 dozen

These stuffed peas are the perfect way to welcome spring and sail right through summer. I serve them on a platter surrounded by juicy strawberries. —Phyllis Cooper, Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons minced chives
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
36 fresh snow peas (about 1/4 pound), trimmed

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Let filling stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add snow peas; cover and boil for 1-2 minutes. Drain and immediately place peas in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
Gently split peas open; pipe about 1 teaspoonful of filling into each pod.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 23 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat.

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