Recipe: 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.

     

Ingredients

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

MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS

Vegetables	2
Fats	1

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DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES

Starches	1
Fats	1

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DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS

Vegetables	2
Fats and oils	1

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