Sunny Vegetable Combo Recipe - Cooking Index
1 | Fresh pea pods - (about 2 cups) (8 oz.) | |
1 | Fresh asparagus - (about 2 cups) (8 oz.) | |
3 tablespoons | 45ml | Butter or margarine |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Cornstarch |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Toasted sunflower seeds or sliced almonds |
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 almost tender. Add cornstarch; mix until blended. Cover.
Microwave on HIGH for 1-1 1/2 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.
Source:
Home Cooking July 1996
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