Stuffed Pea Pods

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For the perfect appetizer for baby showers, garnish each one of these cream-stuffed goodies with a bit of cream cheese and one, two or even more individual peas, depending on how many she's expectin'! Or if you prefer, garnish with cooked baby shrimp.

Submitted by Pam
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
20 stuffed pea pods
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 20 pods snow peas

  • 1 (8 ounce) container herb and garlic flavored cream cheese, softened

  • 1 bunch spinach - rinsed, stemmed, and dried

Directions

  1. Remove string from pods and trim off the blossom end. Make a small slit on flat side of pod. Soak pods in ice water for about 1 1/2 hours. Drain and dry pods.

  2. Put cream cheese in a pastry bag and pipe enough cheese into pods until full. Arrange pods on a platter lined with spinach or lettuce. Garnish each pod with a bit of cream cheese studded with the appropriate number of peas, depending on how many the mother-to-be is expecting.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

150 Calories
12g Fat
5g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 262mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 109mg 8%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 423mg 9%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.