Spring Vegetables

Cooking Light 2005

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
•  carrot
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced spring onion, trimmed and peeled
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced shallot
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2  cups  shelled english green peas (about 2 pounds unshelled green peas)
• 8  bibb lettuce (about 1/4 pound)

Directions

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add carrot, sliced onion, shallots, sea salt, and ground black pepper, stirring to combine. Cover and cook 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add water and peas; place lettuce leaves on top of mixture. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until peas are tender. Remove from heat; gently stir in 1 tablespoon butter.