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Petits Pois A La Francaise - French Peas

Petits pois a la Francaise is a classic French way to prepare peas, braising them with onions and lettuce. Bring your spoon to the table; you will not regret it.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 357 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French , Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen peas or 3 pounds fresh peas shelled
  • 1 boston lettuce head
  • 1 bouquet garni
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 4 shallots roughly chopped or 12 small white onions
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • ½ cup cold water
  • ½ teaaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • chervil or parsley (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Remove any parts of the lettuce that may be wilted. Wash the lettuce and slice it into large chiffonade.
  2. Peel and slice the shallots into larger chunks.
  3. In a heavy-bottomed 3-quart enamel saucepan, add the onion, peas, bouquet garni, 5 tablespoons of butter, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over the cold water.
  4. Mix well, cover, and bring the saucepan to a small boil over medium-low heat. Continue cooking for about 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the bouquet garni, add the rest of the butter. Check for seasoning and correct if need be. Mix well and serve.

Notes

  • BOUQUET GARNI
  • If you choose to make it with fresh herbs, here is what you need:
  • Fresh parsley, thyme, and laurel tied together.
  • Always remove before serving.
  • PRO TIPS
  • As we eat with our eyes too, as you know, when you cook the lettuce, it will turn a darker color. To eliminate some little noses going up in the air, and I mean children's refusal to eat, and moving away from this tasty dish, I suggest you hold back a few Boston lettuce leaves and add them toward the end of cooking.
  • Make sure they are wilted before serving. This will give that beautiful green color to your dish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 68mg (3%) Potassium 712mg (20%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 3893IU (78%) Vitamin C 94mg (104%) Calcium 148mg (15%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357

% Daily Value*

Calories 357kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 68mg 3%
Potassium 712mg 15%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 3893IU 78%
Vitamin C 94mg 104%
Calcium 148mg 15%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.