Peas with Lettuce

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Peas with Lettuce

This recipe makes 6 servings

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Nutritional Info

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
  • Portion size: 4 to 6

This traditional French braised dish makes an elegant but simple side dish for chicken.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp 2tbspbutter
  • 1-3/4 cups 1-3/4cupspearl onionpearl onions, (284 g pkg), peeled and halved
  • 2-1/2 cups 2-1/2cupsshelled fresh peafresh peas, (12 oz/375 g)
  • 1 head 1headboston lettuce, shredded
  • 1/4 cup 1/4cupchopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2tspeach salt and pepper
  • 1/4 tsp 1/4tspgranulated 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

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