Fresh Peas And Water Chestnuts
Nutrition
Calories: 121 kcalCarbohydrates: 15 gProtein: 9 gFat: 12 gSaturated Fat: 9 gCholesterol: 22 mgSodium: 228 mgFiber: 6 gSugar: 7 gVitamin A: 41.1 IUCalcium: 27 mgIron: 8 mg
Ingredients
- 4 cups shelled peas
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 ½ cup well drained canned water chestnut thinly sliced
- ¼ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tbsp finely minced fresh mint
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Shell the peas and refrigerate until needed.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add the onion and sauté gently until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the water chestnuts and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
- In another saucepan combine the water, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the salt. Bring to a boil and add the peas. Cover and cook until just tender, 2 - 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, return the saucepan with the onions and water chestnuts to medium-low heat. Add the mint and cream and stir until heated through.
- When the peas are tender, drain well and combine with the onions, water chestnuts and cream. Toss well. Season to taste with salt, transfer to a warmed serving dish and serve.