Sugar Snap Peas are a legume or fruit similar to Snow Peas but their pods are more rounded as opposed to flat. Best planted in early Spring and they love sunlight.
In this simple and delicious recipe, snap peas are blanched and tossed with a lemon vinaigrette, yellow squash, red onion and mixed greens for a refreshing salad.
Packed with nutrients like vitamin C and K, snap peas are naturally fat free, low in calories, and high in fiber. Enjoy as a mid-day snack, in salads or as a delicious side dish to entrees.
Nutrition:
Serving size: about 1 heaping cup
Calories: 190
Fat: 7.6g
Saturated fat: 1.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 115mg
Potassium: 507mg
Carbohydrates: 25.1g
Fiber: 8.4g
Sugars: 7.8g
Protein: 6.3g
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