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Nutrition
PER SERVING (2) 280 kcalories, 29g protein, 10g carbohydrates, 15g fat, 2g saturated fat, 4g fibre, 4g sugars, 1.85g sodium.
Nutrition - as well as the nutritional value of the peas this recipe contains: vitamin A and beta carotene, B complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc, potassium plus other antioxidants from the herbs.
2 tsp sesame oil
2 spring onions, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
100g frozen peas, blanched
1tsp finely grated ginger
100g cooked and shredded chicken
4 eggs, lightly beaten
Handful chopped coriander
50g beansprouts
Hoisin sauce to serve
In a heavy based frying pan heat the sesame oil over a medium heat. Add the spring onions, green pepper, red pepper, blanched peas and ginger to the pan and cook for 2 mins. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for a further minute until heated. Pour over the eggs, throw in the chopped coriander and stir once until evenly distributed. Cook over a low heat for 5 mins or until the eggs are set. Fold the omelette in half and place on a serving plate. Top with the beansprouts and serve with hoisin sauce.
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The less water you use when cooking peas, the less vitamin C lost. Steaming helps to conserve this vitamin.
When boiling frozen peas, add enough water to cover, bring to the boil and then cover and simmer for 3 minutes. To microwave 227 grams (8oz) of frozen peas add 15ml (1 tablespoon) of water, place in a non metallic container and cover. Cook on full power for 4 minutes (750W) or 4 1/2 minutes (650W).
Peas, the all year round convenience food! What more could you ask for?