*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Sunny Vegetable Combo

Recipe By     : Home Cooking July 1996
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : All Newly Typed Not Shared       Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      package       (8 oz.) fresh pea pods -- (about 2 cups)
   1      package       (8 oz.) fresh asparagus -- (about 2 cups)
   3      Tablespoons   butter or margarine
   1      teaspoon      cornstarch
   2      Tablespoons   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 almonst 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.

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