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Sesame Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas & Lentils

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Total time: 25 Minutes

Servings: 4-6

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil

    1 1/2 lb (680 gr) sugar snap peas, strings removed

    to taste, salt and pepper

    3/4 cup (190 mL) cooked green lentils

    1/2 tsp (2 mL) sesame oil

    1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice and zest

    2 tsp (10 mL) sesame seeds


Directions

  1. Heat oil in a medium sauté pan on medium-high heat and add sugar snap peas, tossing. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add cooked lentils and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until lentils are hot.
  3. Add sesame oil, lemon juice, zest, and sesame seeds. Adjust seasoning and serve immediately.

Quick tip: Add red chili flakes to the peas at the beginning to add heat to the dish.


Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 2/3 cup (150 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 110
  • Total Fat 3.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 13 g
  • Dietary Fibre 5 g
  • Sugar 4 g
  • Protein 5 g
  • Sodium 200 mg
  • Potassium 93 mg
  • Folate 45 mcg