Braised Lettuce With Peas and Lemon

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  shallots, finely chopped
• 1  head boston lettuce, quartered
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 2  cups  frozen peas, thawed
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest, grated
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over moderate heat.
2. Sauté the shallots until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the lettuce, chicken broth.
4. thyme, and sugar and simmer covered over low heat for about 5 minutes, until the lettuce is tender.
5. Add the peas and cook an additional 5 minutes.
6. Add the lemon zest, salt, and pepper, and serve immediately.