Fresh Peas a la Francaise

Ingredients

• 2 cups shelled peas (If fresh peas are not available, frozen peas may be used.)
• 4 small white onions, peeled and sliced
• 8 Boston lettuce leaves, shredded
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Pinch of sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon flour or cornstarch

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    144 calories; 6 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 18 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 15 milligrams cholesterol; 9 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Combine peas, onions, lettuce, salt, pepper, sugar and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a bowl. Mix well and add the water.
2. Place in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender.
3. Meanwhile, cream together the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the flour. Add to the saucepan, stirring with a wooden spatula. Blend well. When liquid has thickened and returned to a boil, remove from heat and serve immediately.

10 minutes