Peas a La Francaise
Nancy Quinnpage 18
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 3 Ten Ounce Packages Frozen Small Green Peas
- 1/2 Pound Frozen Tiny White Onions (about 24)
- 1/4 Cup Butter
- 1/4 Cup Water, boiling
- 1/4 Teaspoon Chervil
- 1/4 Teaspoon Thyme
- 1 and 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
- 2 Cups Lettuce, shredded
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
Remove peas and onions from the freezer to thaw about an hour ahead of cooking time. Ignore the package directions. Cook the onions in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes and drain well. Melt the butter in a large heavy saucepan. Add the onions, the 1/4 cup boiling water, sugar, chervil, thyme, salt and pepper. Add the peas and toss to blend them with the seasonings. Add the lettuce and stir it in gently. Cover the pan and cook over medium heat just until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.