PEAS A LA FRANCAISE

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"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

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

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