Sesame Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas & Lentils – Lentils.org

Sesame Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas & Lentils

  By lentilsorg      

May 6, 2016

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  • Prep: 5 Minutes
  • Cook: 20 Minutes

  • 5 Minutes

    20 Minutes

    25 Minutes

  • Yields: 4-6
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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.

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

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size2/3 cup (150 mL)
Calories110
Sodium200 mg
Potassium93 mg
Protein5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sugar4 g
Total Fat3.5 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Total Carbohydrates13 g
Dietary Fiber5 g