Corn and Pea Medley

Name: Corn and Pea Medley
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen sugar snap peas; 1/3 cup frozen corn; 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 2 teaspoons butter; 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dill weed; Pepper to taste

Our home economists sized this fresh tasting side dish so it's perfect for a pair. Complete with a buttery dill sauce, it makes an ideal dinner accompaniment to nearly any main course.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen sugar snap peas
1/3 cup frozen corn
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 teaspoons butter
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
Pepper to taste

Directions

In a small saucepan, place 1 in. of water. Add peas and corn. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until peas are crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the lemon juice, dill and pepper. Drain peas and corn; add the onion mixture and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 87 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Corn and Pea Medley in Quick Cooking January/February 2005