Garden Peas With Onion

I found this recipe in a Best of International Cooking Book that I have been dying to try. So of course I say to myself, thats perfect for ZWT3 France! A simple side dish that looks so delicious!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  small head lettuce
• 1  cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 12  shallots or 1  small onion
• 4  parsley sprigs
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 6  tablespoons water
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar

Directions

1. Remove outer leaves from lettuce. Cut off stem; cut lettuce head into quarters. Loosely tie lettuce quarters together with kitchen string; place in a large saucepan.
2. Add peas and shallots or onions.
3. Tie parsley sprigs together; place on top.
4. Dot with butter. Add water; sprinkle salt and sugar over top.
5. Cover and bring slowly to a boil. Stir carefully; cover and simmer 30 minutes, shaking pan occasionally.
6. Remove parsley; remove string from lettuce. Serve as an accompaniment to roasted meats.