Ingredients
1 tablespoon peanut oil½ onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon grated ginger
2 cups green beans, fresh or frozen
1 cup chopped asparagus
1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Pinch of sugar
1/3 cup chopped lightly salted peanuts
1 cup mint or cilantro (or mix)
Juice of ½ lime
Directions
Active & Total Time: 15 minutes
By Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD
In a skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onions, garlic and ginger and fry for about 1 minute. Add the green beans, asparagus and peas and mix in with the aromatics, then add the water and cover to steam for 4-5 minutes. Add salt, pepper and sugar. Take off the heat and allow to cool slightly. Then, add the peanuts and herbs. Add the lime juice just before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition information per serving (1/4 recipe):
Calories: 150
Calories from Fat: 86
Fat: 9.6 g
Trans fats: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 g
Carbohydrate: 12.9 g
Protein: 5.5 g
Fiber: 4.3 g
Sodium: 185 mg
By Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD
In a skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onions, garlic and ginger and fry for about 1 minute. Add the green beans, asparagus and peas and mix in with the aromatics, then add the water and cover to steam for 4-5 minutes. Add salt, pepper and sugar. Take off the heat and allow to cool slightly. Then, add the peanuts and herbs. Add the lime juice just before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition information per serving (1/4 recipe):
Calories: 150
Calories from Fat: 86
Fat: 9.6 g
Trans fats: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 g
Carbohydrate: 12.9 g
Protein: 5.5 g
Fiber: 4.3 g
Sodium: 185 mg