Sesame Snap Peas with Carrots & Peppers

By MissiAnn

The colorful combination of sugar snap peas, red bell pepper and carrot plus an Asian-inspired flavors make this side dish a pleasure to whip up for a weeknight dinner.
1 1/2 vegetable, 1 fat (mono)

Ingredients

• 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed (about 2 cups)
• 1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips (about 1 cup)
• 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Place peas, bell pepper and carrot in a steamer basket over 2 inches of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and steam, stirring once, until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Toss with soy sauce, oil, sesame seeds and pepper.