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Asian snow peas

Recipe Information

Description:
Asian snow peas is a delicious Asian recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 15 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Snow Peas
Category Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish; Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Cook Method Sautéing
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1/2 pound fresh or frozen snow peas, ends trimmed

  • 1/2 cup diagonally sliced carrots

  • 1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts, canned, no-salt added

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

  • Sauté the snow peas and carrots in a skillet for 2 minutes. Add the water chestnuts and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

  • In a bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and soy sauce, whisking until cornstarch is dissolved. Add the sauce to the vegetables in the skillet, cook over medium heat, stirring until the sauce thickens.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 60 cal

  • Total fat: 2g

  • Saturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 75mg

  • Carbohydrate: 9g

  • Fiber: 2g

  • Protein: 3g