DAILY RECIPE NOV: 2ND STIR FRY SNOW PEAS

STIR FRY SNOW PEAS



Fresh ginger, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and sesame oil provide a nice blend of flavors in this Asian-inspired recipe for fresh sugar snap peas. This quick-to-cook recipe will complement most any spring entree be it ham, lamb, chicken or fish. Best of all, it's easy to double for large crowds.


SERVINGS 6
CATEGORY
Low Fat
METHOD Stir-Fry
PREP 10 min.
COOK 10 min.
TOTAL 20 min.

INGREDIENTS
1 pound fresh sugar snap peas

2 teaspoons canola oil

1 garlic clove, minced

2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot

1-1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Dash cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil

2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted


DIRECTIONS
In a large nonstick skillet or wok, saute the peas in canola oil until crisp-tender. Add the garlic, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and cayenne; saute 1 minute longer. Add basil; toss to combine. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Yield: 6 servings.