QUICK FRENCH PEAS RECIPE

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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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 109 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.