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Creamed Onions & Peas

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SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 10 Min

We've taken the classic peas and onion dish and kicked it up a notch with the addition of sweet bell peppers. Give our Creamed Onions & Peas a try, and you'll be transported back to Grandma's kitchen!

What You'll Need

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fat-free milk
1 pound (16 ounces) frozen peas and onions, thawed
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

What to Do

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add flour, butter, onion powder, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth and thickened. Stir in peas, onions and diced red pepper and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until heated through. Serve immediately.

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 162
Calories from Fat 49
Total Fat 5.5g 8 %
Saturated Fat 1.3g 6 %
Trans Fat 0.1g 0 %
Protein 7.1g 14 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 5.0mg 2 %
Sodium 242mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 22g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 4.7g 19 %
Sugars 4.4g 0 %

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fredhomer 9960735

Sep 29, 2017

My Mom also made these back in the day.Not with peppers then.So Good

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themama90280

Sep 01, 2014

My mother use to make cream peas a lot. I never knew how she did them--now with this recipe I can do them. I think the peas with onions would be great. I shall try this recipe real soon. Can you use can peas and onions?