Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.
"I must be like the princess who felt the pea through seven mattresses; each book is a pea."
-C. S. Forester, Author
The refrigerator light goes on...
Quick and spicy, these peas are a great side dish for any of your Asian inspired dishes.
Asian Spiced Snap Peas
Servings: 2 | Serving size: 4 ounces
Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe makes good leftovers, and served cold would make a nice addition to salads.
| 1 tsp | sesame oil |
| 1 medium | shallot (minced) |
| 8 ounces | snap peas |
| 1/8 tsp | five spice powder |
| 1/8 tsp | ground ginger |
| 1 tsp | low sodium soy or gluten-free tamari sauce |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
| 1 tsp | sesame seeds |
| 1 tsp | unsalted butter |
Place the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced shallot and cook for about 1 minute.
Add the snap peas, five spice powder, ginger, soy sauce and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the sesame seeds and the butter and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 117 | Calories from Fat 47 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium 96mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrates 13g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 9% |
| Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 5g |
| Vitamin A 31% | Vitamin C 116% |
| Calcium 6% | Iron 17% |
| Vitamin K 29 mcg | Potassium 339 mg |
| Magnesium 41 mg | |