Petit Pois (Cajun Baby Peas)

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup grated onion
• 1/4 cup grated celery
• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• cayenne pepper, to taste
• 2 (14 ounce) cans baby peas (petit pois)
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 piece pimiento, diced

Directions

1. 1

   In a heavy pot, melt the butter, then add the onion, celery, and seasonings.

2. 2

   Cook, uncovered, over medium heat, until onions are wilted.

3. 3

   Add peas.

4. 4

   Dissolve cornstarch in cold water and add to pot, stirring constantly.

5. 5

   Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Add pimiento.