Asian Snow Pea Toss

Name: Asian Snow Pea Toss
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup orange marmalade; 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 1 package (12 ounces) frozen shelled edamame; 1 pound fresh snow peas; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 small sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips; 3 green onions, chopped; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

My love for Asian flavors sparked the idea for this easy, healthy side dish. For this Asian salad, I use just-picked peas from our garden and serve it with grilled chicken. — Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 package (12 ounces) frozen shelled edamame
1 pound fresh snow peas
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips
3 green onions, chopped
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk marmalade, vinegar, sesame oil and ginger.
Cook edamame according to package directions, adding snow peas during the last minute of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl. Stir in black beans, red pepper and green onions. Add marmalade mixture, mandarin oranges, salt and pepper; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 148 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 304mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat.

My love for Asian flavors sparked the idea for this easy, healthy side dish. I use just-picked peas from our garden and serve the salad with grilled chicken. — Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

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