BASIL SUGAR SNAP PEAS

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Complement the sauce-topped steaks with this vibrant side dish that cooks in the microwave in mere minutes. Fresh sugar snap peas get extra color from a jar of pimientos, which eliminates the need to chop sweet red pepper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound fresh sugar snap peas
2 tablespoons water
1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peas and water. Cover and cook on high for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges