Snow Peas and Carrots with Sesame and Garlic
This recipe makes 6 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per each of 6 servings: about | - |
| cal | 79 |
| pro | 2 g |
| total fat | 5 g |
| sat. fat | 1 g |
| carb | 8 g |
| fibre | 2 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 389 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 3 |
| iron | 6 |
| vit A | 91 |
| vit C | 22 |
| folate | 6 |
Serve this Asian-inspired side dish with chicken and steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 3 carrots
- 2 cups snow peas
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp minced gingerroot
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
Preparation
Thinly slice carrots diagonally. Trim snow peas. Set aside separately.
In bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, ginger and garlic.
In large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat; fry carrots, salt and pepper for 2 minutes. Add 2 tbsp (25 mL) water; cover and steam until slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
Add garlic mixture and snow peas; steam, covered, until tender-crisp, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: May 2004
- Keywords : Main Course; Vegetarian; Skillet; Snow peas; Carrots; Sesame seeds;









