Meh... Bland, bland, bland.
Lemon-Mint Peas
Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl
The flavors of lemon and mint really bring frozen peas to life. This side dish works especially well with pork chops or lamb.
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Recipe from
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 68
- Fat: 1.3g
- Saturated fat: 0.7g
- Sodium: 86mg
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen green peas
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Preparation
- Place peas and water in a bowl; cover. Microwave at HIGH 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Add mint, butter, lemon rind, pepper, and salt; toss.
Note:
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Lemon-Mint Peas Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Family, Kid-Friendly, Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium, Meatless
- COOKING METHOD: Microwave
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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