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Confetti Peas

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This delightful side dish lives up to its name with a festive mix of bright green peas, crisp red peppers, and aromatic celery. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple yet elegant way to bring fresh, garden-style flavors to your table in under twenty minutes. The vegetables are gently sautéed in chicken broth, which infuses them with a subtle savory richness while keeping the texture tender-crisp. Perfect as a healthy accompaniment to roasted chicken, fish, or even as a light main for vegetarians. ItâÂÂs the kind of reliable, colorful dish that adds visual appeal and nutritional value to any weeknight meal without requiring exotic ingredients or complex techniques.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 166.1
Dietary: Gluten-free, Low-fat
Description
This delightful side dish lives up to its name with a festive mix of bright green peas, crisp red peppers, and aromatic celery. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple yet elegant way to bring fresh, garden-style flavors to your table in under twenty minutes. The vegetables are gently sautéed in chicken broth, which infuses them with a subtle savory richness while keeping the texture tender-crisp. Perfect as a healthy accompaniment to roasted chicken, fish, or even as a light main for vegetarians. ItâÂÂs the kind of reliable, colorful dish that adds visual appeal and nutritional value to any weeknight meal without requiring exotic ingredients or complex techniques.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Celery, chopped
  • 1/3 cup Onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cup Frozen peas (or fresh)
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat a large skillet or frypan over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add the chopped red pepper, celery, and onion to the pan.
  3. 3
    Pour in 1/3 cup of the chicken broth and stir to combine.
  4. 4
    Sauté the vegetables, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
  5. 5
    Add the frozen peas and the remaining 1/4 cup of chicken broth.
  6. 6
    Continue to stir-cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, allowing the liquid to evaporate and the vegetables to become tender-crisp.
  7. 7
    Remove from heat and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  8. 8
    Serve immediately as a side dish or light main.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 166.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.1g7%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Cholesterol 26.7mg9%
Sodium 41.9mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 17.5g6%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g27%
Sugars 7.6g
Protein 13.7g28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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