French Peas
Bring a touch of French countryside charm to your table with this delightful French Peas recipe, a perfect marriage of simplicity and elegance. Sweet, tender peas are simmered with aromatic thyme, softened yellow onion, and a splash of chicken or vegetable stock, creating a beautifully savory base. The addition of shredded butter lettuce adds a subtle, silky texture that takes this classic side dish to new heights. A hint of creamy butter and the freshness of parsley (if desired) complete this light and versatile dish, ready in just 25 minutes. Ideal as a quick yet sophisticated accompaniment to roasted meats, grilled fish, or a hearty vegetarian spread, French Peas will elevate any meal with its rustic warmth and garden-fresh flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole small yellow onion
- 3 cups frozen peas
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 whole small head of butter lettuce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel and finely chop the yellow onion.
Wash the butter lettuce thoroughly and shred it into wide pieces. Set aside.
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the frozen peas, chicken or vegetable stock, and thyme sprigs.
Season with salt and black pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer.
Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the peas to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid and stir in the shredded butter lettuce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the lettuce wilts and blends with the peas.
Remove the thyme sprigs and adjust seasoning to taste.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve immediately as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 473 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 395 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
