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Lemon-Butter Snow Peas

SUBMITTED BY: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 

"A handful of ingredients and a microwave are all our home economists needed to create this terrific treatment for fresh snow peas. A bit of lemon juice, some mince garlic and a dash of Italian seasoning make it a perfect addition to any meal."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 26 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  10 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 pound fresh snow peas
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a microwave-safe dish, combine the snow peas, water and garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Combine the butter, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Drizzle over peas; toss to coat.

FOOTNOTES

  • This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
  • Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in an 1,100 watt microwave.
  • Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup (prepared with reduced-fat butter)equals 76 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.27 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2007 by Sunshine7 
I wouldn't change a thing about the sauce, however I cooked the snow peas in boiling water for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.27 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2007 by KerriJ 
Easy and delicious way to add some zip to snow peas. I steamed them for 2 minutes, and then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.27 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2006 by Susannah H. 
This actually wasn't bad. I really liked the flavors of the lemon, butter, and Italian... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.27 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by CRISTITA 
I had to do some changes; I microwaved the snow peas, and then I put the cold butter in an... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.27 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2007 by Erinmoo526 
Good and crisp. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.27 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by IMVINTAGE 
Hubby mixed it all together & then nuked it. It was too tart so next time, I'll follow the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.27 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by Kim D-W 
I was not a snow pea fan until now. This is a great recipe! In the winter, it makes you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.27 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2007 by Heidi 
Made this while I was making salmon--acted as a great means to cleanse the palette between... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.27 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2008 by PATTY33 
This is very good and so easy, yum. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.27 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by Jen88 
Wasnt impressed. I followed directions as followed except i halfed it as its only my husband... MORE

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