Ma Leetle Petit Pois

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 12

Ma Leetle Petit Pois: A French Recipe With Young Peas And Buttery Flavors

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	6 -8 lettuce leaves , rinsed and left moist
	2 cups shelled young peas ( or 1 10 ounce package petite peas , partially thawed and broken up )
	1 teaspoon sugar
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
	2 tablespoons butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

300

Sugar

Fat

20g

Ma Leetle Petit Pois (My Little Green Peas) is a classic French recipe that features shelled young peas and sauteed lettuce leaves. This dish is beloved by the French for its delicate flavors and silky texture. It is a perfect recipe for using fresh seasonal peas and can be served as a side dish along with roasted chicken, grilled fish, or a hearty soup. To make this dish, you need young peas that are tender and sweet and lettuce leaves that are soft and slightly wilted. Cook the peas until they are mashed and creamy, and saute the lettuce in butter until it is golden brown. Serve the mashed peas on top of the lettuce for a light and refreshing snack or a quick lunch on a busy day.

Instructions

1.	Wash and clean the lettuce leaves thoroughly and leave them moist.
2.	Cook the shelled young peas in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes until they are tender enough to be mashed.
3.	Add some sugar, salt, and black pepper to the mashed peas and cook them on low heat for about a minute.
4.	Saute the moist lettuce in butter on medium heat until they are browned and slightly wilted.
5.	Remove the lettuce from the pan and place the mashed peas on top of it. Serve hot with a dollop of butter on the mashed peas.

PROS

Ma Leetle Petit Pois is a simple and easy-to-make French recipe that requires only a handful of ingredients.

This dish has buttery flavors, sweet and salty tastes, and a creamy texture.

It is a vegetarian recipe and a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K.

It can be served as a side dish or a light lunch.

CONS

Ma Leetle Petit Pois is a relatively high-calorie dish because of its butter content.

It may not be suitable for people who have lactose intolerance or other dairy allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The main ingredient in this recipe is young peas, which are low in fat and high in fiber.
They can help regulate blood sugar levels, maintain a healthy digestive system, and prevent constipation.
Lettuce is a good source of water, potassium, and vitamin A. It can help reduce inflammation and boost immunity.