Spicy snow peas
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 107
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.5 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | Trace | |
| Total fat | 1.5 g | |
| Sodium | 438 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 0 g | |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | |
| Protein | 4 g | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g | |
| Saturated Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g | |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | ||
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
Snow peas are long, flat pods with tiny lentil-sized peas inside. This quick, lightly spicy side dish also works well with sugar snap peas.
Ingredients
(Serves 4)- 1 pound snow peas, washed and trimmed of stems and any fibrous strings (about 7 cups)
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- Crushed red pepper, optional
Directions
Bring a large saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil. Add the peas, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain, then place the peas in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking, about 2 minutes. Drain again and set aside.
To prepare the sauce, in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch and five-spice powder in a small bowl. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sesame oil. Stir in the garlic and peas. Increase the heat to high, stirring often. Pour in the sauce mixture and cook until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper, if desired. Serve right away.