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Braised Lettuce with Peas
This recipe for Braised Lettuce with Peas is a lovely springtime side dish. Fresh peas and tender lettuce combine for a delicate taste.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 162 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 small head bibb or boston lettuce shredded
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 green onions sliced
- 12 ounces fresh English peas shelled (or a 10 oz. package of frozen peas)
- ½ cup chicken stock
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Prep the lettuce by removing any stem and hard core and cutting the leaves into large shreds.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat.
- Add the green onions and cook until softened but not browned.
- Add the peas and lettuce. Stir well.
- Add the chicken stock and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook for 10 minutes (5 minutes if using frozen peas).
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Notes
- While this recipe is best cooked and eaten immediately, leftovers may be stored for a short time.
- Let it cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days.
- To reheat, warm gently in a saucepan over low heat with a splash of chicken stock and/or a little butter to refresh the texture.
- Not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
162kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
125mg
(5%)
Potassium
355mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2323IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2323IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.