Fresh Peas with Mint

Instead of the same boring veggies, add a touch of flavor to peas with this sweet honey and mint recipe.

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Ingredients

• 1 T trans-fat-free spread
• 1 cup sliced green onions
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups shelled green peas (about 3 1/2 lbs unshelled)
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 T honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Directions

Melt spread in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté for one minute. Add peas, water, broth, honey and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes or until peas are tender. Remove from heat; stir in mint. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Yield

8 Servings

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 89
Fat: 1.7g
Sodium: 220mg
Carbohydrate: 14.2g
Dietary Fiber: 4.3g
Protein: 4.4g