Sesame Snap Peas with Carrots & Peppers

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The colorful combination of sugar snap peas, red bell pepper and carrot plus Asian-inspired flavors make this side dish a pleasure to whip up for a weeknight dinner.

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Updated on April 22, 2024
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EatingWell Test Kitchen
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Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen

The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD
Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves.

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Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings, 3/ cup each
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 2 cups)

  • 1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips (about 1 cup)

  • 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)

  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

  • Freshly ground pepper , to taste

Directions

  1. Place peas, bell pepper and carrot in a steamer basket over 2 inches of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and steam, stirring once, until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Toss with soy sauce, oil, sesame seeds and pepper.

Tips

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

78 Calories
4g Fat
9g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 78
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 2g 5%
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Vitamin A 6352IU 127%
Vitamin C 64mg 72%
Folate 39mcg 10%
Sodium 154mg 7%
Calcium 44mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 24mg 6%
Potassium 244mg 5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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