Creamy Celery and Peas Recipe

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Garden-variety peas really shine in this simple side dish shared by Evelyn Kennell of Roanoke, Illinois. Dressed up with sauteed celery and a creamy white sauce, the peas are a perfect way to round out a meaty main course.

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Creamy Celery and Peas Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

5 15 20

Ingredients

1 celery rib with leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Dash white pepper

Directions

In a nonstick skillet, saute celery in butter for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Stir in peas; cook 3 minutes longer, stirring often. Add the sour cream, milk, parsley and pepper; reduce heat. Cook and stir until heated through and blended. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1/2 cup equals 127 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 154 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Creamed Celery and Peas in Light & Tasty August/September 2003, p63