Petits Pois A La Francaise (Small Peas With Shredded Lettuce)
A classic French side dish featuring tender green peas and shredded lettuce cooked in butter, offering a fresh and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 packages frozen green peas with pearl onions (10-ounce packages)
- 1 small head Boston lettuce (about ΒΌ pound)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon flour
- to taste Salt Salt
Instructions
- Allow the peas and onions to defrost.
- Remove and shred the lettuce; set aside.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of butter with flour until smooth.
- Cook shredded lettuce in remaining butter until wilted.
- Add peas, onions, and salt; cook for 4 minutes.
- Stir in the butter-flour mixture and cook briefly.
Notes
Ensure peas are fully defrosted before cooking for best texture.