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

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

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.

Originally published as Snow Peas Stuffed with Herb Cheese in Taste of Home April/May 2010

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randcbruns

Mar 17, 2015

These are a family favorite. They are lovely for a spring party. You can use just about any filling and seasonings you want to.
Grammy B

Jan 23, 2015

THIS SOUNDS YUMMY. I have not tried this recipe yet; however, I have made a similar appetizer by filling the "pea boats" with seafood salad. They are delish.
Cook_aholic

Sep 11, 2014

What a neat idea. I made this exactly as is and it was great. It also did what all good recipes should do and gave me other ideas! I did the same thing with pimento cheese and peanut butter. Even mixed up whipped cream cheese and added drained crushed pineapple to it.
pjclum

Mar 28, 2010

beautifull light spring appetizer!!