Lemony Snap Peas Recipe

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Lemony Snap Peas
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Ingredients
10
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Nutrition
293
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add peas; cook 30 seconds or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge into ice water; drain. Slice half of peas diagonally.
  2. Combine lemon rind and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk. Add peas; toss to coat.
  3. Variations:
  4. Radish and Feta: Prepare base recipe, reducing salt to 1/8 teaspoon. Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes, 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) crumbled feta, and 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint to pea mixture. Toss to combine. Serves 4 (serving size: 1 cup) CALORIES 104 (0% from fat); FAT 5.8g (sat 2.1g); SODIUM 219mg
  5. Israeli Couscous and Dill: Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 2/3 cup Israeli couscous; sauté 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Drain and rinse; drain. Prepare base recipe with 6 ounces peas, increasing salt to 1/2 teaspoon and substituting 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic for shallot. Combine pea mixture, couscous, and 1 tablespoon minced dill. Top with 2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese. Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 cup) CALORIES 211 (0% from fat); FAT 6.7g (sat 1.2g); SODIUM 314mg
  6. Toasted Almond and Pecorino: Prepare base recipe. Toast 3 tablespoons sliced almonds in a small skillet; cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add almonds to pea mixture; toss gently. Top with 3 tablespoons shaved pecorino Romano cheese. Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 cup) CALORIES 113 (0% from fat); FAT 6.8g (sat 1.4g); SODIUM 221mg
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 293.23 Kcal (1228 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.24g 23%
Cholesterol 5.45mg 2%
Sodium 645.64mg 27%
Potassium 698.68mg 15%
Total Carbs 34.39g 11%
Sugars 18.42g 74%
Dietary Fiber 7.02g 28%
Protein 7.23g 14%
Vitamin C 105.9mg 177%
Vitamin A 3.4mg 113%
Iron 317.7mg 1765%
Calcium 296.6mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 12.21 Kcal (51 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.63g 23%
Cholesterol 0.23mg 2%
Sodium 26.88mg 27%
Potassium 29.09mg 15%
Total Carbs 1.43g 11%
Sugars 0.77g 74%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 28%
Protein 0.3g 14%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 177%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 113%
Iron 13.2mg 1765%
Calcium 12.3mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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