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Sugar Snap Peas And Water Chestnut Sauté

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  • Prep Time5 min
  • Total Time10 min
  • Makes4 Servings
spiced parsnip and sugar snap peas

Spiced parsnip and sugar snap peas recipe Photo by Sian Richards

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This simple saute will add brightness and crunch to your Thanksgiving plate—and comes together in 10 minutes flat.

Ingredients

  • 454-g pkg sugar snap peas, trimmed, about 4 cups

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 227-mL can sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed

  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • BOIL peas in a large saucepan of water until tender-crisp, 1 to 2 min. Drain.

  • MELT butter in a large frying pan over medium. Stir frequently until it smells nutty and turns dark brown, about 2 min. Add peas and chestnuts. Cook until heated through, about 2 min.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 85, Protein 4g, Carbohydrates 11g, Fat 3g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 171mg.
Excellent source of Vitamin C.

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