SUNNY SNOW PEAS

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Kathleen Bailey of Chester Springs, Pennsylvania turns crispy snow peas into something special by tossing them with a lovely honey-orange sauce. "I enjoy serving fresh vegetables," she says, "especially when I can prepare a sauce like this that seems to add the bright warmth of the sun."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon butter
1 to 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 pound fresh snow peas or sugar snap peas

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by half, about 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in another saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add peas. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl. Add orange juice mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges