Snow peas

Votes: 1

Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 131, total fat 6 G., saturated fats 1 G., proteins 5 G., carbohydrates 14 G., fiber 3 G., cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 357 mg, sugar 8 G.

Stir-frying (stir-frying constantly) preserves snow peas' freshness, juiciness, and sweetness. Store-bought gong pao sauce (a blend of soy sauce, ginger, chili, and sesame oil) adds a piquant flavor and aroma to this low-calorie dish without the added fat. Serve as a side dish or appetizer.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1 tbsp peanut butter or grapeseed oil
Half a large sweet onion, such as Vidalia or Maui, sliced into thick rings
220 g snow peas, ends trimmed (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup store-bought natural gong bao sauce
2 tbsp chopped unsalted roasted peanuts or cashews

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 30 seconds. Add the snow peas and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 more minutes.
Add the sauce and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Transfer to a platter or large bowl, sprinkle with nuts, and serve.

Note

A store-bought natural sauce makes stir-fry quick and delicious. Choose a sauce with less than 400 mg of sodium per serving, such as soy sauce with ginger and shiitake mushrooms, or another low-sodium stir-fry sauce.

Categories:

recipe / Healthy eating / Dishes rich in fiber / Healthy heart / Calorie content of prepared meals / Wok / Summer dishes / Main courses / Side dishes / Vegetables and mushrooms / / Food Network - recipes / Asian cuisine