Petits Pois à La Française – French Style Peas

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 3

Petits Pois à La Française - French Style Peas recipe for your dinner tonight

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

145

Sugar

Fat

Petits Pois à La Française - French Style Peas is a classic French dish that is perfect for vegetarians or anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal. This dish is made with fresh peas, lettuce, onions, and a delicious blend of flavorings. With its bright green color and fresh mint flavor, Petits Pois à La Française - French Style Peas is a great choice for an elegant dinner party or a simple family meal. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a show-stopping side dish, Petits Pois à La Française - French Style Peas is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.	Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2.	Add the onions and lettuce and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly softened.
3.	Add the sugar and vegetable stock and bring to a simmer.
4.	Add the peas and mint stalks and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until the peas are tender.
5.	Remove the mint and stir in the creme fraiche.
6.	Serve hot, garnished with fresh mint leaves.

PROS

Petits Pois à La Française – French Style Peas is a simple and delicious vegetarian dish that is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.

This dish is low in fat and calories making it a healthy choice for anyone watching their diet.

CONS

While this dish is healthy and nutritious, it can be a bit time-consuming to prepare.

Some people may find the texture of the lettuce a bit odd in this dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Petits Pois à La Française – French Style Peas are a great source of vitamins A and C, as well as fiber and antioxidants.
The mint in this recipe has been linked to aiding digestion and reducing inflammation.