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Tangy Sugar Snap Peas

By: Taste of Home Test Kitchen

"Our Test Kitchen staff created this mouth-watering side dish that comes together quickly in the microwave. A sweet and tangy glaze complements the crisp peas and onion in this made-in-moments recipe."

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound fresh or frozen sugar snap peas, thawed
1 small onion, halved and sliced
3 tablespoons water, divided
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the peas, onion and 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook on high for 5-7 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring twice; drain. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and pepper; stir in the vinegar and remaining water until smooth. Cook, uncovered, on high for 30-45 seconds or until thickened, stirring once. Add to pea mixture; toss to coat.

Footnotes

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Nutritional Analysis: One 3/4-cup serving equals 75 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 3 vegetable.