PRETTY STUFFED SPRING PEAS

Pretty Stuffed Spring Peas image

These stuffed peas are the perfect way to welcome spring and sail right through summer. I serve them on a platter surrounded by juicy strawberries. -Phyllis Cooper, Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons minced chives
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
36 fresh snow peas (about 1/4 pound), trimmed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Let filling stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add snow peas; cover and boil for 1-2 minutes. Drain and immediately place peas in ice water. Drain and pat dry. , Gently split peas open; pipe about 1 teaspoonful of filling into each pod.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges