Zesty Buttered Peas Recipe

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I came up with this recipe one day when I wanted to add some "zip" to plain peas. This recipe did the trick! Everyone commented on the great flavor and festive color.

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Zesty Buttered Peas Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

5 10 15

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh savory or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried savory
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
2 tablespoons diced pimientos

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute the first four ingredients in butter until crisp-tender. Cover and cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in salt if desired and pimientos. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared with margarine and without added salt) equals 74 calories, 4 g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 93 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Zesty Buttered Peas in Taste of Home June/July 1995, p41