Pleasing Peas and Asparagus

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     Ingredients:


     1/2 cup water
     2 (10 ounce) packages frozen peas
     3/4 pound fresh or frozen asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
     3 tablespoons butter
     1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
     3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
     Dash pepper



     Directions:


     1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add peas, asparagus, butter, parsley, garlic salt if desired and
         pepper. Return to a boil.

     2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.
        Drain; serve immediately.