Best Orange Mint Snap 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

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