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Snow Peas with Water Chestnuts

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"Snow peas with water chestnuts, sesame seeds, and mint. This is quick and easy, yet good enough for company." — NAUTICOLE

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh snow peas, trimmed
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the snow peas, and cook for 2 minutes, then add the water chestnuts, mint, and sesame seeds. Cook and stir until the snow peas are tender, and the water chestnuts are hot, about 3 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 20 mins

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I had snow peas on hand that I didn't know what to do with - Now I do! This is an excellent recipe and so quick! My husband loved it! Water chestnuts just makes this dish and the sauce was fabulous. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!

—Donnaskitchen

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 13, 2009

Sorry but I didn't care much for this one. I think too much sesame flavor. I did like the mint, though.

—Michigan Mom

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10 Ratings

Feb 18, 2009

This was very simple, and actually pretty elegant for something you can whip up in less than 20 min. I omitted the mint, because it just didn't suit my taste buds tonight, and I added almonds and oregano for a little something extra.

—FITFreshNY

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Feb 27, 2009

This recipe is a great way to jazz up a side dish. My husband and I really liked the combined flavors of all the ingreadients.

—BAKINGGARDENS

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Jul 17, 2009

This is a easy, tasty way to prepare snow peas! I didn't have any sesame seeds, so I used sesame oil instead of olive oil. This boosted the sesame flavor. The mint seemed a little strange to me, but it really didn't taste that bad in the end! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

—larkspur

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Nov 09, 2009

We couldn't really taste the mint. Prehaps fresh mint rather than dried would have made a difference.

—Katrina

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Jul 23, 2009

My husband loved this, and I ended up liking it, but it had to grow on me. It was fast and easy to make, a big plus. I used half olive and half sesame oil. I think my water chestnuts weren’t the best quality, a little soft. Next time I'll also try toasting the sesame seeds. The mint added a great flavor. All in all a very good recipe. Will definitely be making again.

—AnnieM

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Nutrition

Calories
88 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
11 g
4%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
3.9 g
6%

Fiber
3.3 g
13%

Protein
3 g
6%

Sodium
71 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Snow Peas with Water Chestnuts

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 88
Calories from Fat: 35

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.9g 6 %
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 71mg 3 %
Potassium 210mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 11g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13 %
Protein 3g 6 %
** Sugars 4g
Vitamin A 17 %
Vitamin C 77 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 24 %
** Thiamin 14 %
Niacin 10 %
** Vitamin B6 13 %
** Magnesium 11 %
Folate 21 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.