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Quick French Peas Recipe

Name: Quick French Peas Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12-14 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained; 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 8 cups frozen peas, thawed; 2 cups shredded lettuce

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Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

12-14 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023

Bright green and festive for Easter, this side dish has a slightly sweet flavor everyone will favor. Water chestnuts add a nice crunch. "A friend shared this tasty recipe," pens Pat Walter from Pine Island, Minnesota. "It's a different way to present peas."

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Ingredients

2 cans (8 ounces each) sliced water chestnuts, drained
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
8 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups shredded lettuce

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute water chestnuts and onion in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the flour, sugar and salt until blended. Gradually add milk; stir in peas. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until peas are tender and sauce is slightly thickened. Add lettuce; cook until lettuce is wilted.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 109 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 216mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.

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