Pleasing Peas and Asparagus

Name: Pleasing Peas and Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
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

Guests won't be able to resist the fresh flavor and color of this springtime vegetable combination from Nina Hall of Citrus Heights, California.

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.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 136 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 179mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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

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Mrs_T

May 23, 2011

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!