Sunny vegetable combo

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pack (8 oz.) fresh pea pods; (about 2 cups)
1 pack (8 oz.) fresh asparagus; (about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons Butter or margarine
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Toasted sunflower seeds or sliced almonds

Directions

Remove stems from pea pods; wash and place in 1 quart glass casserole. Wash asparagus; break into 1 inch pieces, discarding tough portion of the stalk.

Add to pea pods along with butter. Cover with casserole lid. Microwave on HIGH for 5-6 minutes, or until almonst tender. Add cornstarch; mix until blended. Cover.

Microwave on HIGH for 1-1½ minutes, or until vegetables are desired doneness. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds. Serves 4-5 TIPS: One 6 oz. package frozen pea pods and 1 10 oz. package cut asparagus can be substituted for fresh. Increase time during initial cooking period 8-9 minutes.

Recipe by: Home Cooking July 1996 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #752 by L979@... on Aug 21, 1997

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