Spicy snow peas
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 73
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.5 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | Trace | |
| Total fat | 1 g | |
| Sodium | 222 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | |
| Protein | 3 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 and flat and contain tiny lentil-sized peas. You can use sugar snap peas instead in this recipe if you prefer.
Ingredients
(Serves 6)- 1 pound snow peas, washed and trimmed of stems and 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 the peas then plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again thoroughly and set aside.
To prepare the sauce, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch and five-spice powder in a small bowl. Stir until the cornstarch and seasonings have dissolved. In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and peas. Increase the heat to high, stirring frequently. Pour in the soy sauce mixture and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper, if desired. Serve immediately.