Fresh Peas with Cucumber & Dill: A Simple & Delicious Recipe

Peas with Cukes & Dill

YIELD Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds fresh peas* 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 medium cucumber, halved, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 teaspoon dried dill weed Salt and black pepper *Or substitute 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas, thawed, for fresh peas.

PREPARATION:

1. Shell peas into colander; discard pods. Rinse peas under running water. Drain well; set aside.
2. Heat butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat until melted and bubbly. Cook and stir peas and cucumber in hot butter 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3. Stir in dill weed; season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to warm serving dish. Serve immediately.

This recipe appears in: Vegetable Side Dish NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Sodium 73 mg Protein 12 g Carbohydrate 35 g Total Fat 6 g Calories 237 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 1 Starch 2-1/2