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    Petits Pois a la Francais

    Source of Recipe

    The Oregonian

    List of Ingredients

    8-10 scallions
    1 small head of Boston lettuce
    4 T butter
    2 pounds small fresh peas, shelled
    1/2 tsp granulated sugar (opt)
    salt
    pepper
    sprig of thyme
    1/4 C water

    Recipe

    Trim loose outer leaves of lettuce.
    Put butter, peas, onions and heart of lettuce in a small , heavy sauce pan over medium heat. Season with sugar, salt pepper and thyme. When butter is bubbling, add 1/4 C water.
    Cover and reduce heat to a simmer and cook 5-10 minutes, until peas are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Taste for seasoning. Remove lettuce and cut into 4 pieces and serve along side of the peas.
    Serves 4

 

 

 


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