Peas with Lettuce
This recipe makes 6 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per each of 6 servings: about | - |
| cal | 95 |
| pro | 4 g |
| total fat | 4 g |
| sat. fat | 2 g |
| carb | 12 g |
| fibre | 4 g |
| chol | 12 mg |
| sodium | 235 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 3 |
| iron | 9 |
| vit A | 11 |
| vit C | 23 |
| folate | 26 |
This traditional French braised dish makes an elegant but simple side dish for chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1-3/4 cups pearl onions, (284 g pkg), peeled and halved
- 2-1/2 cups shelled fresh peas, (12 oz/375 g)
- 1 head boston lettuce, shredded
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1/4 tsp granulated sugar
Preparation
In large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; fry onions until golden, 5 minutes. Add peas, lettuce, half of the parsley, 2 tbsp (25 ml) water, salt, pepper and sugar; cover and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until peas are tender, 15 minutes. Transfer to serving dish; sprinkle with remaining parsley.
Additional information :
To Use Frozen Peas: Cook for only 5 minutes.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: June 2004
- Keywords : Sides; Vegetarian; Peas; Lettuce; Simmer;
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