Sides

Snow Peas with Mint

A sweet and savory side featuring snow peas sautéed in brown sugar and fresh mint.
Recipe by Michigan Harvest of the Month™
Shot of sautéed snow peas on a white platter.
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Cost per servingPer serving$1.90
Makes6 servings
Total timeTotal15 minutes
Prep 5 minutes Cook 10 minutes
Prep 5 minutes Cook 10 minutes
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Ingredients

Makes 6 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 2 pounds fresh snow peas
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 12 fresh mint leaves cut into strips

Directions

  1. String snow peas by snapping at the top and pulling top toward the opposite end. Place peas in colander and rinse under cold water.
  2. Add water to a large pot and bring to a boil. Add peas and boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
  3. Add oil, salt, and pepper to a saucepan. Add drained peas. Cook on stove over low heat. Stir with spoon.
  4. Sprinkle brown sugar over peas. Add mint and stir until peas are well coated. Serve.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 1 cup
  • Sodium104mg
  • Calories93
  • Carbohydrates14g
  • Fiber4g
  • Fat3g
  • Protein4g
Serving: 1 cupCalories: 93calCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gSodium: 104mgPotassium: 307mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gCalcium: 68mgIron: 3mg
Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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