Shrimp and Snow Pea Bites with Peanut Sauce



prep time10 min
total time10 min
makes 8

what you need

16 fresh snow peas
1/3 cup Kraft Light Smooth Peanut Butter
3 Tbsp. water
2 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
16 cooked cleaned (with tails left on) medium shrimp (about 1/2 lb/225 g)

make it

MICROWAVE snow peas in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or just until crisp-tender. Immediately rinse under cold water. Drain.

MEANWHILE, beat peanut butter, water, soy sauce and oil with wire whisk until well blended.

WRAP 1 snow pea around each shrimp; secure with wooden toothpick. Serve as dippers with the peanut sauce.

kraft kitchens tips

Food Facts
When purchasing snow peas, look for firm pea pods without any blemishes.
Special Extra
For added flavour, add 1 minced clove garlic and 1 Tbsp. minced gingerroot to the prepared sauce.


Original Recipe from: http://www.kraftcanada.com/en/recipes/shrimp-snow-pea-bites-109824.aspx?pf=true

OUR Rating: Groceries expense very reasonable
Very Easy to make
5 out of 5 for the shrimp, 4 out of 5 for the dip (next time we will try the added garlic and ginger root)

Would we make again? Yes.

nutritional information serving size = 2 wrapped shrimp (21 g) and 1 Tbsp. sauce (15 mL)

per serving
Calories 90
Total fat 4.5 g
Saturated fat 1 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Sodium 160 mg
Carbohydrate 4 g
Dietary fibre 1 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin A 2 %DV
Vitamin C 6 %DV
Calcium 2 %DV
Iron 8 %DV
Diabetes Food Choices
1 Meat & Alternatives
Nutrition Bonus
This tasty shrimp dish can be part of a healthy eating plan.

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Angel Hair Puttanesca with Chicken


prep time 10 min
total time 25 min
makes 4 servings

What You Need

1/2 lb. (8 oz.) angel hair pasta, uncooked
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 cups tomato-basil spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives (Seriously don't over do the olives - this adds the saltiness to the dish)
2 Tbsp. capers
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Make It

COOK pasta as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken, garlic and red pepper; cook 3 min., stirring frequently. Stir in spaghetti sauce, olives and capers; cook on medium heat 10 min. or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.

DRAIN pasta; transfer to serving plates. Top with sauce mixture and Parmesan.


Original Recipe from: http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/angel-hair-puttanesca-chicken-115995.aspx

OUR Rating: Groceries expense very reasonable
Very Easy to make
4 out of 5 (G. rates it a 3 due to the sauce)

Would we make again? Yes. Perhaps a change in the pasta sauce, or adding mushrooms, etc., E. recommends halving the olives due

nutritional information per serving

Calories 460
Total fat 9 g
Saturated fat 1.5 g
Cholesterol 70 mg
Sodium 1080 mg
Carbohydrate 57 g
Dietary fiber 5 g
Sugars 10 g
Protein 35 g
Vitamin A 10 %DV
Vitamin C 15 %DV
Calcium 15 %DV
Iron 20 %DV
Healthy Living Information
Low fat
Diet Exchange
3 Starch + 2 Vegetable + 3 Meat (L) + 1-1/2 Fat
Nutrition Bonus
Delight your family with this low fat version of a classic Italian pasta dish!

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