GREEN PEAS AND ASPARAGUS

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Nutritious and flavorful side dish for meatloaf or other meaty main dishes.

Provided by HootOwl

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
3 green onions, trimmed and sliced
¾ pound fresh asparagus, sliced into chunks
¾ pound green peas
salt to taste
½ cup water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute green onions until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add asparagus, peas, and water. Season with salt. Cook until vegetables absorb some water and turn bright green, 4 to 5 minutes. Swirl in remaining butter and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 109.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g