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
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Natasha Pretty
[email protected]These peas were the perfect side dish for my grilled salmon.
Tokoloho Mofokeng
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of peas, but this recipe changed my mind. The peas were so flavorful and delicious.
Aarosh Lalu
[email protected]The peas were a bit undercooked for my taste.
Ogbor Ifeanyi
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the peas.
Barbra Namujjunza
[email protected]These peas were a bit too salty for my taste.
Md Miraz Vai
[email protected]I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I tried it. The peas were surprisingly delicious.
Ford Vazquez
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The peas were so flavorful and the lemon zest added a nice brightness to the dish.
Paul Chomba
[email protected]I added some chopped bacon to the peas and they were amazing!
Shazaib Khan
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the peas turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Bec Kearns
[email protected]These peas were a bit bland for my taste.
Ruby Hayes
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The peas are always tender and flavorful.
BRIAN Whiteside
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The peas were so fresh and flavorful.
Yahya Siddiqui
[email protected]Easy and delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and the peas turned out perfect. They were tender and flavorful.
Jacque John
[email protected]These peas were a delightful treat! The combination of flavors was perfect and the peas retained their vibrant green color. I highly recommend this recipe.