Snowpeas (mangetout) and carrots with sesame seeds

Ingredients:

1.  1/2 cucumber

2.  2 tbsp sesame seeds

3.  1 tbsp sunflower oil

4.  4 carrots, cut into matchsticks

5.  225gm/8oz snowpeas (mangetout)

6.  6 spring onions, chopped

7.  1 tbsp lemon juice

8. black pepper

Method:

1.  Peel the cucumber, cut it half lengthways and scoop out the seeds. Slice into half moons.

2.  Heat a non-stick wok or large frying pan. Add the sesame seeds and dry-fry for 1 minute or until toasted, tossing constantly. Remove and set aside. Add the oil, then the cucumber and carrots and stir-fry over a high heat for 2 minutes. Add the snowpeas (mangetout) and spring onions and stir-fry for a further 2-3 minutes, until all the vegetables are cooked but still crisp.

3.  Sprinkle over the lemon juice and sesame seeds, toss to mix and stir-fry for a few seconds to heat through. Season with pepper and serve.

Serves: 4

Preparation: 10mins

Cooking: 5mins

Calories: 120

Fat: 8gm