Pea Pods And Peppers Recipes

PEA PODS WITH ONION

Steps:

• Place the pea pods and water in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and cook on high for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat until crisp-tender., Drain peas; add to onion mixture. Add salt, pepper and remaining butter; toss to coat. Cook and stir until heated through.

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH SNOW PEAS AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, salt generously and add the snow peas or sugar snap peas. Boil 30 seconds, and transfer immediately to the ice water. Allow to cool for a few minutes, drain and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of the corn starch, 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the rice wine or sherry, 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of the sugar. Add the shrimp, and stir together to coat.
• Place the remaining corn starch, soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, sesame oil and sugar in another bowl. Add the stock, and stir together well. Set aside.
• Heat a large, heavy nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates immediately upon contact. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil, and turn the heat to medium. Add the ginger and garlic, and stir together for about 20 seconds, then add the red pepper and the white and light green parts of the scallions. Stir-fry for two to three minutes, until the pepper begins to soften. Stir to the side of the pan. Add the remaining oil and the shrimp. Cook, stirring, for two minutes, stir in the snow peas or snap peas, and continue to stir-fry for another two or three minutes until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Give the sauce a stir, and add it to the pan along with the dark green ends of the scallions. Stir everything together with the sauce until the shrimp and vegetables are lightly glazed. Serve hot, with rice.

PEA PODS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Melt margarine in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pea pods and bell pepper cook 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.2. Stir in all remaining ingredients cook until thoroughly heated.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/2 Cup * Calories: 90 * Calories from Fat: 20 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 2 g 3% * Saturated Fat: 0 g 0% * Cholesterol: 0 mg 0% * Sodium: 160 mg 7% * Total Carbohydrate: 15 g 5% * Dietary Fiber: 3 g 12% * Sugars: 5 g * Protein: 3 g * Vitamin A: 15% * Vitamin C: 70% * Calcium: 4% * Iron: 8% * Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 1 1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat or 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat

SZECHUAN CHICKEN, PEPPERS, AND PEAS ON RICE

Steps:

• Place rice in a saucepan and cover with water. Mix with your fingers until water is cloudy; drain. Repeat once more. Add 1 1/2 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil; cook for 1 minute. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and uncover.
• Mix remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, chicken breasts, and cornstarch together in a bowl.
• Set a wok or large skillet over high heat and add oil. Add chicken, sugar snap peas, and red bell pepper. Cook, without stirring, for 1 minute. Stir or toss until chicken is lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
• Whisk soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, garlic, sugar, and chili garlic sauce together in a bowl. Pour into the wok. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Divide rice among 4 plates. Top with chicken and sauce. Garnish with green onions.

SHRIMP, PEPPERS, AND PEA PODS STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in wok.
• Fry garlic 1 minute.
• Add shrimp, fry 3 minutes until pink.
• Add mushroom, onions, peppers and pea pods.
• Fry 2 minutes.
• Add soy and oyster sauce.
• Toss.
• In separate small pan, heat pan to hot.
• Don't use any oil.
• Fry seeds until light brown.
• Remove wok from heat.
• Garnish.
• Stir-fry with seeds.
• NOTE: Don't stir any meat or fish too much or it will create too much liquid.
• Your stove isn't as hot as those you see on TV.

SNAP PEAS WITH PEPPERS AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic for 30 seconds.
• Add peas and bell peppers. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, depending on how crisp you like your vegies.
• Stir in the basil, sugar, lemon rind, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 30 seconds.
• Add lemon juice and sauté for another 30 seconds.
• Serve.