Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas with Chile, Lemon, and Mint Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Recipe by Cheryl Slocum
Mint adds a fresh finish to this side dish, but fresh chopped thyme or oregano leaves will also pair well with the snap peas.
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 3/4 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, divided
- 2 green onions (green and light green parts only), thinly sliced and divided
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind, divided
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat.
- Add half of snap peas, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to pan; sauté 1 1/2 minutes, stirring and tossing constantly.
- Add half of onions to pan; sauté 1 more minute or until peas are crisp-tender. Toss in 1/4 teaspoon rind, and remove from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining oil, peas, salt, pepper, onions, and rind. Garnish with mint.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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