Peas Green

Ingredients:

2 Pounds green peas

Method:

When shopping, look for plump, tender, bright green pods.
2 POUNDS YIELD 4 SERVINGS; 40 CALORIES PER SERVING.
To Prepare: Wash and shell peas just before cooking.
To Boil: Heat 1 inch water (salted, if desired) to boiling.
Add peas.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Boil uncovered 5 minutes.
Cover and boil 3 to 7 minutes longer or until just tender.
If desired, add 1/2 teaspoon sugar and a few pea pods or lettuce leaf to boiling water for added flavor.
To Steam: Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket).
Place peas in basket.
Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Steam 10 to 12 minutes or until tender.
To Microwave: Place peas and 1/4 cup water in 1-quart microwavable casserole.
Cover tightly and microwave on high 9 to 11 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes, until tender.
Let stand covered 1 minute; drain.