SALMON-STUFFED SNOW PEAS

Salmon-Stuffed Snow Peas image

Leona Schmidt's colorful pea pods are a welcome treat at luncheons and family gatherings. "They're simple to make-I just fill a plastic bag with the smoked salmon filling, snip off a corner and pipe it into the pods," says the Madras, Oregon cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 25 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh snow peas (about 75)
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 package (3 ounces) smoked salmon or lox, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add peas. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place peas in ice water. Drain and pat dry. With a sharp knife, split each pea pod along the curved edge., In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the salmon, garlic salt and pepper. Transfer to a pastry bag or heavy-duty resealable bag; cut a hole in corner of bag. Pipe in about 1 teaspoon salmon mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges