ITALIAN-STYLE PEAS

Italian-Style Peas image

This side dish is a big hit on any occasion. I've been making it for at least 35 years, and it was made by my mother before me.-Kathleen Valle, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 small onion, diced
4 ounces diced fully cooked lean ham
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a nonstick skillet, saute onion and ham in oil until onion is tender. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cover and cook until peas are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges