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Pleasing Peas and Asparagus Recipe

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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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Pleasing Peas and Asparagus Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

10 10 20

Ingredients

1/2 cup water
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen peas
3/4 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces or frozen asparagus tips
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt, optional
Dash pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add peas, asparagus, butter, parsley, garlic salt if desired and pepper. Return to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain; serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.

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.

Originally published as Pleasing Peas and Asparagus in Quick Cooking March/April 1999, p57

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Reviewed on May. 23, 2011 by Mrs_T

This has become an Easter dinner favorite for us, but it's wonderful anytime asparagus is a good buy. The peas make the more expensive asparagus go farther and serve more people, and the flavor is fantastic. Highly recommended!