Buttered Peas

A very simple and beautiful side dish to accompany your meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/3 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Combine water and salt in a medium saucepan.
• Bring to a full boil.
• Add frozen peas.
• Return to a full boil then reduce to a simmer.
• Cover and cook 1 minute.
• Drain.
• Push peas to side of pan.
• Place butter and basil in pan.
• Heat briefly to boil off any moisture.
• Stir peas into butter.
• Add salt and pepper