Green Peas And Pearl Onions Recipe
Ingredients
| 3 pounds fresh green peas | ||
| Pearl onions | 1/2 pound, peeled | |
| Butter/Margarine | 2 Tablespoon | |
| All purpose flour | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| Pinch of ground nutmeg | ||
Directions
Shell and wash peas; cover peas and onions with water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until peas are tender.
Drain.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Spoon sauce over vegetables, and toss gently.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until peas are tender.
Drain.
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Spoon sauce over vegetables, and toss gently.
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