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Peas and Celery Recipe

"This recipe came with the first microwave we purchased, in the early '80's, and was one of the first vegetable recipes I tried," recalls Phyllis Groves of Ukiah, California. "I loved the results and still prepare this side dish often."

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Quick

Diabetic Friendly

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Peas and Celery Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

3 celery ribs, chopped
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Directions

In a microwave-save dish, combine the celery, onion, water and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes. Stir in peas and lemon-pepper. Cover and microwave 4-6 minutes longer. Let stand for 4 minutes or until peas are tender. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1/2 cup (prepared with reduced-fat butter) equals 90 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 170 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

Originally published as Peas and Celery in Quick Cooking March/April 2005, p26