Mint Red Pepper Peas
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.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| 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% |
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2 cups (500 mL) frozen peas
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried mint
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
Pinch pepper
Half 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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