Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh snow peas

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

In a microwave-safe dish, combine the snow peas, water and garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Combine the butter, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Drizzle over peas; toss to coat.

Footnotes

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested in an 1,100 watt microwave.

Nutritional Analysis: 3/4 cup (prepared with reduced-fat butter)equals 76 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 40 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.