Dilled Peas with Walnuts

Name: Dilled Peas with Walnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup frozen peas; 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; 3/4 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dill weed; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

“This simple yet delicious side dish is a family favorite,” says Kristen Johnson of Aloha, Oregon. Dill, onion and walnut dress up bright green peas without overpowering them.

Ingredients

1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
3/4 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine peas and onion. Cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until peas are tender. Drain.
Stir in the butter, dill, salt and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested with Land O'Lakes light stick butter.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 109 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

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PageRD

Nov 11, 2015

I would never have thought to add walnuts to peas but what a wonderful addition! This is a fast and easy way to dress up your veggies.