Petits Pois à La Française - French Style Peas
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- 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
View full nutritional breakdown of Petits Pois à La Française - French Style Peas calories by ingredient
Introduction
"A delicious combination of peas, onions and lettuce which are gently poached in a buttery sauce with crème fraiche and vegetable stock; this classic French recipe is a wonderful way to serve tender little peas, petits pois. This recipe makes a delightful accompaniment to any type of main meal, and adds a real splash of colour. I have stated fresh OR frozen peas in the recipe - frozen peas can be used to great effect out of season. In the absence of small silverskin onions, spring onions (green onions) can be used, making this a very versatile recipe to serve throughout the year. Cut back on the butter if you are on a low fat diet - the taste will be less rich, but still as delicious!" "A delicious combination of peas, onions and lettuce which are gently poached in a buttery sauce with crème fraiche and vegetable stock; this classic French recipe is a wonderful way to serve tender little peas, petits pois. This recipe makes a delightful accompaniment to any type of main meal, and adds a real splash of colour. I have stated fresh OR frozen peas in the recipe - frozen peas can be used to great effect out of season. In the absence of small silverskin onions, spring onions (green onions) can be used, making this a very versatile recipe to serve throughout the year. Cut back on the butter if you are on a low fat diet - the taste will be less rich, but still as delicious!"Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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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.
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.