Best Orange Mint Peas Recipes

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SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH MINT AND ORANGE



Sugar Snap Peas with Mint and Orange image

Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey

Categories     Side     Sauté     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Graduation     Father's Day     Dinner     Summer     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 3 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Cook peas in large saucepan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes; drain. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Melt butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk in 1 tablespoon water. Stir in mint and orange peel; add sugar snap peas and sauté just until heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

ORANGE & MINT SNAP PEAS



Orange & Mint Snap Peas image

This classic steaming method produces vibrant, crisp-tender vegetables. The sweet taste of snap peas is accented with orange, sugar and mint. Yum! Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by half, about 15 minutes., Meanwhile, place peas in a steamer basket in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add orange juice mixture and mint; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ORANGE-MINT PEAS



Orange-Mint Peas image

Great side dish for meatloaf. Garnish with curls of orange rind, if desired.

Provided by AtlantaPeaches

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons butter
6 cups fresh green peas
4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add peas, orange juice, and zest. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in mint, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 224.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

ORANGE-MINT PEAS



Orange-Mint Peas image

Make and share this Orange-Mint Peas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
3 cups fresh early green peas (may substitute 3 c. frozen peas)
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
orange rind twists

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add in peas, rind, and juice.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Stir in fresh mint, salt, and pepper.
  • Garnish with orange rind curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.8, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 337.6, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 6.8, Protein 6.1

PEAS WITH ORANGE & MINT



PEAS WITH ORANGE & MINT image

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy

Yield 8-10 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tbs unsalted butter
3 large shallots, peeled & thinly sliced, coarsely chopped
4 cups green peas
1/3 cup orange juice
salt & pepper
4 tbs mint leaves, finely chopped
Peel of 1 orange, thinly julienned

Steps:

  • 1. heat butter in 12" skillet over medium heat. 2. Add sahllots, cook until soft, stirring often, about 4 mins. 3. Add peas, juice, salt & pepper. Cook stirring often, until heated through, about 5 mins. 4. Remove from heat. Stir in mint and orange peel. Serve.

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