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Fresh Peas with Lettuce

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter or stick margarine, divided
  
• 1 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
  
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
  
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  
• 2 cups shelled green peas (about 2 pounds unshelled green peas)
  
• 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  
• 1 teaspoon sugar
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, and thyme; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add peas, broth, sugar, and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until peas are tender.
   
   
2. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon butter, lettuce, and parsley. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with pepper. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup).