Cooking Corner: Simple salmon pea wiggle

Makes 3 servings.

Ingredients:

12-ounce can evaporated skim milk, divided
1½ tablespoons flour
7.5-ounce can red salmon, drained
15-ounce can sweet peas (no salt added), drained
Salt and pepper to taste
Crackers, toast, cooked rice, noodles or couscous for serving

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, using a fork or whisk, mix flour into 3 to 4 tablespoons evaporated milk. Set aside. 
2. In a medium saucepan, heat remaining milk over medium heat to just below boiling. Gradually whisk flour mixture into heated milk. Continue to cook until slightly thickened. Simmer gently for 2 minutes, stirring often.
3. Stir in peas and salmon. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until thick and heated through.
4. Serve over crackers, toast, rice, noodles or couscous.

Nutrition information per serving: Calories 280, protein 26 g, carbohydrate 32 g, fat 5g, sodium 416 mg, fiber 4 g