Peas in Mushroom Sauce

When you need a quick side dish try this one. It can be prepared in about twenty minutes from start to finish.

1 bag of frozen peas
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can of sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup of chicken broth
1/2 onion
1/2 teaspoon Cajun Season
1/8 teaspoon celery salt
Black pepper to season
Olive oil to saute onion

The key I have found to make this in a rush is first prepare the peas for the microwave and get it started. While peas are in microwave begin to work on sauce.

Place frozen peas in microwave dish with about 1/2 cup of water cook on defrost for about 5 minutes. Begin working on sauce.

For sauce: Chop onion and saute in olive oil and Cajun season until onion is clear. I use a very small amount of olive oil, drain any remaining oil from onions. Place cream of mushroom soup, sliced mushrooms, chicken broth, and sauteed onions on low heat allow ingredients to combine into sauce. Do not boil. Add celery salt to sauce.

Check to see how peas are progressing, if they are defrosted. Continue to cook in microwave on high for three to five minutes until warm. You want to be able to eat them. Drain water.

Pour sauce over peas, stir gently until peas are coated. Add black pepper to taste. I like to use restaurant style which is makes a nice presentation.

Note: You can use fresh mushrooms and saute them with the onion. It take a little longer to cook than with the canned mushrooms.

Enjoy and do not be afraid to try something different to make this your own dish!
Marilynn