French-Style Peas

24 Reviews
100% would make this recipe again

Peas braised with lettuce and onions.

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Preparation : 5 min Cooking : 12 min
110 calories/serving

Ingredients

2 cups frozen peas 260 g
1 Boston lettuce, or curly leaf 200 g
1 onions, coarsely chopped 200 g
2 tbsp butter, unsalted 28 g
1 pinch salt [optional] 0.2 g

Method

  1. Coarsely chop the onion.
  2. Melt the butter in a pot or saucepan over low heat. Add the sliced onion and cook 3-4 min until soft and translucent.
  3. Add the lettuce leaves, tearing the larger ones, then add the frozen peas. Add salt, cover, and cook about 7 min until the peas are soft. Adjust the seasoning then serve.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (150 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

110

Fat

4 g

6 %

Saturated 2.5 g
+ Trans 0.2 g

14 %

Cholesterol

10 mg

Sodium

70 mg

3 %

Carbohydrate

14 g

5 %

Fibre

4 g

15 %

Sugars

6 g

Net Carbs

10 g

Protein

4 g

Vitamin A

44 %

Vitamin C

26 %

Calcium

3 %

Iron

11 %
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Food Group Exchanges
Starches ½
Vegetables 1
Fats 1
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Anonyme
october 20, 2021 | I would make this recipe again

I used the Boston lettuce and I was surprised...it was very good. Hit with my husband.

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january 30, 2010 | I would make this recipe again

A great French classic that gives lovely depth and flavour to otherwise boring vegetables. Great for company too.

Useful 1
alex.sarakbi
april 12, 2020 | I would make this recipe again

Never thought cooking Boston Lettuce would give such a wonderful result! It's a mouthwatering side dish.

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