Name: French-Style Peas and Lettuce
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 2 tbs oil; 2 brown onion finely chopped medium; 500 g peas; 3 bacon rashers finely chopped; 2 garlic clove; 500 g iceberg lettuce shredded; 75 g butter; 1 1/2 tbs lemon juice *optional

by moggybear Last updated on 07/09/2019

A refreshingly simple dish that makes the perfect accompaniment to any meal! - moggybear

Ingredients

2 tbs oil
2 brown onion finely chopped medium
500 g peas
3 bacon rashers finely chopped
2 garlic clove
500 g iceberg lettuce shredded
75 g butter
1 1/2 tbs lemon juice *optional

Method

Step 1

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2

Cook onion stirring until soft and transparent.
Step 3

Add peas, bacon and garlic, cook for about 5 minutes or until peas start to soften.
Step 4

Add lettuce, partially cover with saucepan lid or foil and cook for 2 minutes or until lettuce is wilted.
Step 5

Add butter, cook for 3 minutes or until butter combines with pan juices and peas are tender.
Step 6

Stir in lemon juice.
Step 7

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Make sure you have the freshest of ingredients when making this dish. If fresh peas aren't an option, substitute with frozen. Add a splash of water when cooking the onions, this helps along with the cooking process and adds a sweetness to the end result.