Emma Collins · Petits pois a la francaise

Braised Peas with Lettuce and Onion

8 ingredients

7 steps

What you need

  • 30 g (2 tbsp) butter
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 head butter lettuce, outer leaves discarded
  • 400 g (14 oz) frozen peas
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) water
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste

Method

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  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a saucepan with a lid over low heat.

  2. 2

    Stir in the onion and sweat it until tender and clear, 4-5 min.

  3. 3

    Cut the lettuce into strips about 2 cm (3/4 in) wide.

  4. 4

    Spread the lettuce over the onion, then add the frozen peas, sugar, a pinch of salt and the water.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook over low heat until the peas are tender and the lettuce has wilted, 8-10 min.

  6. 6

    If the pan looks watery, uncover and boil hard for 1-2 min.

  7. 7

    Season with pepper and more salt if needed, and serve hot.

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