Snow Peas and Mint Prep: 30 mins plus 15 min for eating Servings: Makes 24 tastes at 1⁄4 cup each, approximately 6 cups INGREDIENTS
2 pounds snow peas (substitute: snap peas) **BOTH CAN BE RAW
4 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
12 fresh mint leaves, cut into strips
Small plates or cups and forks
INSTRUCTIONS Wash Hands with soap.
String peas by snapping at tops and pulling top toward the opposite end. Place peas in a colander and rinse under cold water. If serving raw, skip to step 6.
Boil water and cook peas for 3 to 4 minutes. (optional)
Drain peas in colander in sink.
Add oil, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Stir in drained peas. Put on the stove over low heat.
Sprinkle brown sugar over peas.
Add mint and stir until peas are well coated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition information per serving: Calories 22, Carbohydrate 3 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 26 mg
Adapted from: Storybook Stew by Suzanne Barchers and Peter Rauen (Fulcrum Publishing, 1996).