Pleasing Peas and Asparagus

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Guests won't be able to resist the fresh flavor and color of this springtime vegetable combination from Nina Hall of Citrus Heights, California.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water

  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas

  • ¾ pound fresh or frozen asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

  • ¾ teaspoon garlic salt

  • 1 dash Dash pepper

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add peas, asparagus, butter, parsley, garlic salt if desired and pepper. Return to a boil.

  2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; serve immediately.

Tips

Nutritional Analysis: One 3/4-cup serving (prepared with margarine and without garlic salt) equals 136 calories, 6 g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 179 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.