**Snow Peas and Red Pepper Rice Salad**: A Nutritious and Colorful Delight
Bursting with vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, the Snow Peas and Red Pepper Rice Salad is a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and nourish your body. This delectable salad combines the crispness of snow peas, the sweetness of red peppers, the nuttiness of brown rice, and the tanginess of a zesty dressing to create a dish that is both satisfying and invigorating. With variations ranging from a classic vinaigrette dressing to a creamy avocado dressing, this salad offers a customizable taste experience for every palate. Additionally, the recipe includes a flavorful quinoa and black bean salad, a protein-packed edamame salad, and a hearty brown rice and lentil salad, providing a diverse selection of healthy and delicious options. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a nutritious meal prep option, this collection of recipes has something for everyone. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with vibrant colors, delightful flavors, and wholesome goodness!
SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND RICE
From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Glam up basic sugar snap peas by sautéing this classic veggie with onion and garlic, then blending in thyme-flavored rice.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups water, the salt and thyme to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 45 to 50 minutes or until rice is tender.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until onion is tender. Add bell pepper, peas and 2 tablespoons water; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until peas are crisp-tender.
- Stir in cooked rice mixture; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
CHINESE RICE SALAD WITH SNOW PEAS
This salad keeps fairly well. Time does not include cooking the rice. You can use a sweet onion like Walla walla in place of the red onion. From Stoney Plains Organic Farm.
Provided by alvinakatz
Categories Asian
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Steam the snow peas and broccoli until tender 3-5 minutes and blanch.
- Put the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss gently.
- Whisk all the ingredients for the dressing together.
- Pour over rice/vegetables.
- serve at room temperature.
PEA PODS AND PEPPERS
This recipe makes an easy, yet well-flavored side that goes well with a variety of main courses. "I make this about once a month. It's a modification on a recipe I found in a cookbook." Cassie Conrad - Prescott Valley, AZ
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the snow peas, red pepper, onion, garlic salt and pepper in oil and butter until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICY PORK AND CASHEW STIR-FRY WITH SNOW PEAS AND RED PEPPER
Steps:
- Stir together Sherry, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce, then stir in sesame oil. Add pork, stirring to coat well, and let stand 10 minutes.
- Stir together sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
- Heat a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat until a bead of water dropped on cooking surface evaporates immediately. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, swirling wok to coat evenly, then stir-fry 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes until fragrant, about 5 seconds. Add bell pepper and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add snow peas and cashews and stir-fry until snow peas are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
- Heat remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil in wok until just smoking, then stir-fry remaining ginger, garlic, and pepper flakes until fragrant, about 5 seconds. Add pork and stir-fry, separating strips, until browned and barely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vegetables and sweetened soy sauce, then stir-fry until vegetables are just heated through, about 1 minute more.
SNOW PEAS WITH RED BELL PEPPERS
I like my vegetables crunchy most of the time and this dish fits the bill. It's colorful, fresh and mild, and snowpea sweet. You could double the recipe and use the extra next day in a salad.
Provided by sugarpea
Categories Peppers
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- String snowpeas, wash in cold water, drain.
- Cut red bell pepper into slivers, 3/4" long.
- Place snowpeas and butter in microwaveable container with lid; adjust lid to let steam vent and microwave for one minute or until pods are crisp-tender.
- Remove from microwave, add red bell peppers and replace cover tightly; set aside and allow red peppers to warm and snowpeas to finish cooking, about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle with orange juice and salt and pepper to taste; serve.
Tips:
- Use fresh, crisp snow peas. The fresher the snow peas, the better the salad will be. Look for snow peas that are a bright green color and have no blemishes.
- Blanch the snow peas briefly. Blanching helps to preserve the snow peas' crisp texture and bright green color. To blanch the snow peas, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the snow peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender. Immediately transfer the snow peas to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Use a variety of bell peppers. This recipe calls for red bell pepper, but you can use any color of bell pepper that you like. Different colored bell peppers will give the salad a different flavor and visual appeal.
- Toast the rice before cooking it. Toasting the rice before cooking it gives it a nutty flavor and helps to prevent it from becoming mushy. To toast the rice, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 5-7 minutes, or until the rice is golden brown.
- Use a light, flavorful dressing. The dressing for this salad is made with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. This dressing is light and flavorful, and it complements the snow peas and red pepper without overpowering them.
Conclusion:
This snow peas and red pepper rice salad is a healthy, refreshing, and delicious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish. The salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add more or less dressing, or you can use different types of bell peppers. You can also add other vegetables to the salad, such as broccoli, carrots, or celery.
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