Petits Pois à La Française - French Style Peas

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 ounces butter 16 small white pearl onions (green onions) or 4 spring onions , chopped (green onions) 1 small iceberg lettuce , thickly sliced (about 2 cups) 1 teaspoon caster sugar 1/4 pint vegetable stock 2 cups fresh peas, weight after being podded or 2 cups frozen peas 2 tablespoons creme fraiche 2 -4 stalks fresh mint
Directions
Gently heat the butter in a large saucepan and add the onions and lettuce. Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes until the onions and lettuce soft but not coloured. If the pan gets too hot just add a little vegetable stock.

Pour in the vegetable stock and add the caster sugar, bring to the boil and continue to cook on a fast boil for a further 3 minutes. Taste and season with a salt and black pepper.

Add the fresh or frozen peas to the stock with the onions and lettuce. Cook over a low to medium heat for 10 minutes for the fresh peas or 5 minutes for the frozen peas - or until they are cooked through, but NOT mushy or too soft; they should still retain their vibrant green colour and have a "bite" to them.

Just before the end of the cooking time - add the creme fraiche and gently mix; allow to heat through for about 1 to 2 minutes. Check the seasoning once more and adjust to taste.

Serve immediately with the sprigs of fresh mint on top.



Serving Size: 4-6 - 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NAPLESNANCY.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 120.1
  • Total Fat: 3.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 10.0 mg
  • Sodium: 52.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
  • Protein: 4.9 g

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