Braised Lettuce With Peas and Lemon

Submitted by Mimi Bobeck

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• 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.

Reviews

[Eyeballit]

This was fairly flavorless. It could be doctored up to taste better, but on its own, there's not much to it. We added more lemon juice. If I were to make it again (not likely), I'd probably add some other herbs and spices.

 

[Inge 1505]

This is a wonderful side dish. I had it with pork chops, carrots and some crusty bread. The bitterness of the lettuce balances very well with the sweetness of the peas. Only change I made, I substituted 1 1/2 tb flat italian parsley for the thyme as I prefer it with peas. Thanks for a nice dish.