SIDE DISH

SNOW PEAS AND RICE

• 3 cups trimmed snow peas (about 12 ounces)

• 1 package microwaveable brown rice (for 1 ½ cups cooked)

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil

• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Place snow peas in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high 2 minutes; set aside. Microwave brown rice according to package instructions. Measure 1 ½ cups of the rice into the bowl with the peas. (Reserve the rest for another use.) Add sesame oil and salt and pepper to taste to the bowl; stir with a fork to mix well. Makes 2 servings.

Per serving: 250 calories (22 percent from fat), 6.2 g fat (1 g saturated, 2.3 g monounsaturated), 0 cholesterol, 6.3 g protein, 42.9 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 8 mg sodium.

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