Lemon-Butter Snow Peas Recipe
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Lemon-Butter Snow Peas

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."

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2007 by Sunshine7   view full review
I wouldn't change a thing about the sauce, however I cooked the snow peas in boiling water for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2007 by KerriJ   view full review
Easy and delicious way to add some zip to snow peas. I steamed them for 2 minutes, and then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2011 by Geophile Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Whoa! Microwave vegetables? - 1 star. Pan-cooked? - 4-5 stars! Never, never, never...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2009 by Dixie'sMom Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Quick and simple. Followed the recipe to a tee, cooked for 3 minutes on high in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2006 by Susannah H.   view full review
This actually wasn't bad. I really liked the flavors of the lemon, butter, and Italian...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2007 by CRISTITA   view full review
I had to do some changes; I microwaved the snow peas, and then I put the cold butter in an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2007 by Heidi   view full review
Made this while I was making salmon--acted as a great means to cleanse the palette between...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2009 by Kim D-W   view full review
I was not a snow pea fan until now. This is a great recipe! In the winter, it makes you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2007 by Erinmoo526   view full review
Good and crisp.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by jeanne   view full review
This recipe was fantastic. The only change I made was I added the minced garlic from a jar...

 

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