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Snow Peas with Ginger and Garlic
This quick and easy Asian style side dish is one of our favorites. Snow peas with garlic, ginger a little soy sauce, sesame oil and rice wine vinegar make this a standout vegetable that goes with so many things.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 41 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
FOR THE SAUCE:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sugar
FOR THE SNOW PEAS:
- 9 ounces Snow peas strings trimmed
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon black sesame seeds optional
Instructions
MAKE THE SAUCE:
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and sugar. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- Heat a skillet or wok over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add the vegetable or canola oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Add the garlic and ginger and stir until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the snow peas and sauté for about 1 minute, tossing with the garlic and ginger frequently.
- Stir in the sauce and cook until it reduces down to a glaze. Add the sesame seeds and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
41kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
255mg
(11%)
Potassium
150mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
693IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 41kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 693IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.