Garden peas with fresh mint

Dietitian’s tip: Although mostly eaten as a fresh vegetable, peas are classified as a legume. Like other legumes, peas are a good source of protein. One serving of this recipe has as much protein as 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.

Healthy carb = whole fruits & vegetables, at least 50% whole grains and no more than 1 tsp of sugar per serving Low sodium = no more than 140 mg of sodium per serving Low fat = no more than 3 g of fat per serving


SERVES 6

Ingredients

3 pounds English peas, shelled (about 3 cups) or 1 pound frozen shelled peas, thawed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring about 1 inch water to a boil. Add the peas, cover and steam, tossing once, until tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer the peas to a large bowl and add the olive oil, mint, salt and pepper. Toss to mix and coat. Serve immediately.

Alternatively, saute the peas. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the peas and cook, stirring occasionally, just until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the mint. Season with the salt and pepper. Serve immediately.


Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)

Serving size: 1/2 cup
Calories 86 Monounsaturated fat 2 g
Protein 4 g Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrate 12 g Sodium 102 mg
Total fat 3 g Fiber 2 g
Saturated fat 0 g