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Mint Red Pepper Peas

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Mint Red Pepper Peas

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 79
pro 3 g
total fat 3 g
sat. fat 2 g
carb 10 g
fibre 3 g
chol 9 mg
sodium 228 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 2
iron 8
vit A 12
vit C 52
folate 18

Frozen peas are a go-with-anything vegetable that require no preparation. If you don't have a microwave, just cook them according to package directions and drain before adding other ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp dried mint
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1/2 sweet red pepper, diced

Preparation

In microwaveable dish, cover and microwave peas for 3 minutes at high or until hot. Stir in butter, mint, salt, pepper and red pepper.

Additional information : Variations
Honey Almond Peas: Omit red pepper and mint. Add 1/3 cup (75 mL) toasted sliced almonds and 1 tsp (5 mL) liquid honey.

Lemon Dill Peas: Omit red pepper and mint. Add 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon rind and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried dillweed.

Ginger Pepper Peas: Omit red pepper and mint. Add 1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each ground ginger and hot pepper sauce.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: September 2007

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