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PETITS POIS à LA FRANçAISE - FRENCH STYLE PEAS



Petits Pois à La Française - French Style Peas image

A delicious combination of peas, onions and lettuce which are gently poached in a buttery sauce with crème fraiche and vegetable stock; this classic French recipe is a wonderful way to serve tender little peas, petits pois. This recipe makes a delightful accompaniment to any type of main meal, and adds a real splash of colour. I have stated fresh OR frozen peas in the recipe - frozen peas can be used to great effect out of season. In the absence of small silverskin onions, spring onions (green onions) can be used, making this a very versatile recipe to serve throughout the year. Cut back on the butter if you are on a low fat diet - the taste will be less rich, but still as delicious!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ounces butter
16 small white pearl onions (green onions) or 4 spring onions, chopped (green onions)
1 small iceberg lettuce, thickly sliced
1 teaspoon caster sugar
1/4 pint vegetable stock
1 lb fresh peas, weight after being podded or 1 lb frozen peas
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
2 -4 stalks of fresh mint

Steps:

  • Gently heat the butter in a large saucepan and add the onions and lettuce. Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes until the onions and lettuce soft but not coloured. If the pan gets too hot just add a little vegetable stock.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock and add the caster sugar, bring to the boil and continue to cook on a fast boil for a further 3 minutes. Taste and season with a salt and black pepper.
  • Add the fresh or frozen peas to the stock with the onions and lettuce. Cook over a low to medium heat for 10 minutes for the fresh peas or 5 minutes for the frozen peas - or until they are cooked through, but NOT mushy or too soft; they should still retain their vibrant green colour and have a "bite" to them.
  • Just before the end of the cooking time - add the creme fraiche and gently mix; allow to heat through for about 1 to 2 minutes. Check the seasoning once more and adjust to taste.
  • Serve immediately with the sprigs of fresh mint on top.

PETITS POIS A LA FRANCAISE (SMALL PEAS WITH SHREDDED LETTUCE)



Petits Pois A La Francaise (Small Peas With Shredded Lettuce) image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, weekday, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 10-ounce packages frozen green peas with pearl onions
1 small head Boston lettuce, about 1/4 pound
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon flour
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Allow the peas and onions to stand until defrosted.
  • Cut away and discard the core of the lettuce. Rinse and pat dry. Cut the leaves into fine shreds. There should be about 3 cups.
  • Blend 1 tablespoon of the butter with the flour until smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of butter in a small skillet and add the shredded lettuce. Rince and pat dry. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the peas and onions and salt. Cover and cook about 4 minutes. Stir in the but ter-flour mixture and cook briefly.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 114, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 419 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PEAS A LA FRANCAISE



Peas a la Francaise image

"I love peas, and this recipe is a favorite. It features tiny pearl onions touched with thyme and chervil, and its presentation is lovely." -Christine Frazier, Auburndale, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups pearl onions, trimmed
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried chervil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen peas, thawed
2 cups shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel and set aside., In the same saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the onions, water, sugar and seasonings. Add peas and lettuce; stir until blended. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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