SZECHUAN SUGAR SNAP PEAS

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Simple seasonings transform crisp, sweet sugar snap peas into an unbeatable side dish your family will favor. Chopped walnuts can be used in place of the cashews.-Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 cups fresh sugar snap peas
2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup salted cashew halves

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute peas in peanut oil and sesame oil until crisp-tender. Add the onions, orange zest, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes; saute 1 minute longer. , Remove from the heat; stir in the cilantro, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cashews just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 121mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges