Microwave Peas with Lettuce Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time12 Min
Ready In17 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Fresh shelled peas - 2 cups or Frozen green peas - 1 pkg. (10 oz.)
 Celery1/3 Cup (16 tbs), thinly sliced
 Water2 Tablespoon
 Head of lettuce3 Cup (16 tbs), shredded
 Butter/Margarine1 Tablespoon, melted
 All-purpose flour - 1 tablespoon
 Sugar1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Pepper - a dash
 Whipping cream1/4 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

MAKING
1. In a 1 1/2-qt casserole, take peas, celery and water. Mix it well.
2. Cover and microwave at High for 5 to 7 1/2 minutes or until peas become tender.
3. Add lettuce. Cover and microwave at High for 1 to 2 minutes. Remember to stir it after every minute. Keep it aside.
4. In a small dish, take butter, flour, sugar, salt and pepper.
5. Add cream.
6. Microwave at High for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it sauce thickens. Remember to stir after every minute.
7. Drain liquid from vegetables.
8. Add sauce to vegetables. Toss it to coat vegetables.

SERVING
9. To serve Peas With Lettuce season with mildly seasoned seafood or chicken.
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