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Obesity Discussion · 01-24-06, 03:32 PM

Garden peas with fresh mint
Dietitian's tip: Although mostly eaten as a fresh vegetable, peas are classified as a legume. Like other legumes, peas are a good source of protein. One serving of this recipe has as much protein as 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.

SERVES 6
Ingredients
3 pounds English peas, shelled (about 3 cups) or 1 pound frozen shelled peas, thawed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions
In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring about 1 inch water to a boil. Add the peas, cover and steam, tossing once, until tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer the peas to a large bowl and add the olive oil, mint, salt and pepper. Toss to mix and coat. Serve immediately.

Alternatively, saute the peas. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the peas and cook, stirring occasionally, just until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the mint. Season with the salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Serving size: 1/2 cup
Calories 86 Monounsaturated fat 2 g
Protein 4 g Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrate 12 g Sodium 102 mg
Total fat 3 g Fiber 2 g
Saturated fat 0 g

MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS
Vegetables 2
Fats 1

Your healthy weight pyramid: A tool for weight loss
A sample menu using the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid
DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES
Starches 1
Fats 1

Your diabetes meal plan: Exchange lists
DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS
Vegetables 2
Fats and oils 1

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hea...ecipes/NU00314

01-24-06, 03:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,874 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Garden peas with fresh mint Garden peas with fresh mint Dietitian's tip: Although mostly eaten as a fresh vegetable, peas are classified as a legume. Like other legumes, peas are a good source of protein. One serving of this recipe has as much protein as 1 tablespoon of peanut butter. SERVES 6 Ingredients 3 pounds English peas, shelled (about 3 cups) or 1 pound frozen shelled peas, thawed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring about 1 inch water to a boil. Add the peas, cover and steam, tossing once, until tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer the peas to a large bowl and add the olive oil, mint, salt and pepper. Toss to mix and coat. Serve immediately. Alternatively, saute the peas. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the peas and cook, stirring occasionally, just until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the mint. Season with the salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Nutritional Analysis(per serving)Serving size: 1/2 cup Calories 86 Monounsaturated fat 2 g Protein 4 g Cholesterol 0 mg Carbohydrate 12 g Sodium 102 mg Total fat 3 g Fiber 2 g Saturated fat 0 g MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS Vegetables 2 Fats 1 Your healthy weight pyramid: A tool for weight loss A sample menu using the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES Starches 1 Fats 1 Your diabetes meal plan: Exchange lists DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS Vegetables 2 Fats and oils 1 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hea...ecipes/NU00314 __________________