French Peas

This is from TOH. I haven’t tried them yet, but I am typing it up for ZWT II. Looks like a yummy side dish. 12 servings.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) cans sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 2  tablespoons  chopped onions
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2  teaspoons flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 8  cups  frozen peas, thawed

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, sauté water chestnuts and onion in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the flour, sugar and salt until blended.
2. Gradually add milk; stir in peas.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until peas are tender and sauce is slightly thickened.