Braised Lettuce with Peas and Lemon
A surprisingly full of flavour recipe that is warm, tasty and totally aromatic.
A surprisingly full of flavour recipe that is warm, tasty and totally aromatic.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 firm Lettuce quartered - romaine are best
- 2 cups Frozen Peas thawed
- 2 large shallots finely chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest grated
- salt to taste
- ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over moderate heat.1 tbsp olive oil
- Saute the shallots until tender, about 5 minutes.2 large shallots
- Add the lettuce, chicken broth, thyme and sugar and simmer covered over low heat for about 5 minutes, until the lettuce is tender.1 firm Lettuce, 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp sugar
- Add the peas and cook an additional 5 minutes.2 cups Frozen Peas
- Add the lemon zest, salt, and pepper.1 tsp lemon zest, salt, ground pepper
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g