Cheese ‘n’ Dill Peas

Name: Cheese 'n' Dill Peas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen peas; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Evelyn Kennell in Roanoke, Illinois shares this nifty way to dress up a package of frozen peas. It’s flavorful, colorful and flat-out fast!

Ingredients

1 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine peas and water. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes; drain. Stir in butter and dill. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand until cheese is melted.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 131 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Cheese and Dill Peas in Cooking for 2 Spring 2007