ORANGE & MINT SNAP PEAS

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This classic steaming method produces vibrant, crisp-tender vegetables. The sweet taste of snap peas is accented with orange, sugar and mint. Yum! Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups fresh sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by half, about 15 minutes., Meanwhile, place peas in a steamer basket in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add orange juice mixture and mint; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

bernard Mulenga
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamin C.


asmat wazir
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I'm not a fan of snap peas, but I loved this recipe. The orange and mint flavors really brighten up the dish.


Juliet Nakato
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover oranges.


Abeer_shahid_1825 Abeer_shahid_18
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook snap peas and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.


Waseem Julaha
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This recipe is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet.


OBITO CRAFT
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I love the pop of color that the orange and mint add to this dish.


Shayna
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. It's a great side dish for any occasion.


Stammer Hoffman
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This recipe is a great example of how simple ingredients can come together to create a delicious dish.


Matteo Antonucci
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I'm not a vegan, but I love this recipe. It's a great way to get more vegetables in my diet.


Zohra Zaman
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone asked for the recipe.


ahsan arshad
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover snap peas.


Kamau Mûturi
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I used frozen snap peas and they worked just as well as fresh.


Grietie Bronkhorst
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I'm not a big fan of mint, so I substituted basil instead. It was still very good.


Vinuki Mishara
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I added some chopped walnuts to the recipe for a little extra crunch. It was a great addition.


Amir Shahzad
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The snap peas turned out perfectly crisp and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


The Technical Tricks
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily.


DARK Black
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of orange and mint.


amies draftss
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These snap peas were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor.