CREAMY CELERY AND PEAS

Creamy Celery and Peas image

Garden-variety peas really shine in this simple side dish shared by Evelyn Kennell of Roanoke, Illinois. Dressed up with sauteed celery and a creamy white sauce, the peas are a perfect way to round out a meaty main course.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 celery rib with leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon butter
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Dash white pepper

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, saute celery in butter for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Stir in peas; cook 3 minutes longer, stirring often. Add the sour cream, milk, parsley and pepper; reduce heat. Cook and stir until heated through and blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges