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French peas in a dish with lettuce on top.

Petits Pois à la Française or French Peas

Amanda
This recipe for petits pois à la Française or lettuce with French peas in wine with bacon is full of flavour and easy too.
 
5 from 25 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish, starter
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 245 kcal

Equipment

  • Large lidded frying pan or skillet
  • Colander or large sieve
  • sharp knife
  • chopping board

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 100 g bacon smoked lardons
  • 50 ml dry white wine
  • 200 ml chicken stock
  • 350 g frozen peas
  • 1 little gem lettuce
  • 6 spring onions
  • 1 tablespoon parsley fresh and chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat.
  • Add the bacon and brown for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in the wine, sliced onions, and let the mixture bubble for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the stock and peas, bring back to the boil and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Carefully place the lettuce quarters on top of the peas, with the stalks facing upwards.
  • Put the lid on for 2 minutes then turn off the heat. Remove the lettuce and place on a plate then drain the peas.
  • Place the peas in a serving dish and arrange the lettuce on the top to serve.

Notes

💭 Top tip
  • If you are using real lardons there will be enough fat in them to fry without the oil and this will add even more flavour to the dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 247mgPotassium: 471mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2209IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
Keyword braised peas, French peas, French style peas, lettuce and French peas, petits pois a la Francaise
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