Name: Green peas with mint and lettuce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 bunch small spring (salad) onions, trimmed, halved; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 small lettuce, finely shredded; 500 gram frozen peas; 1 mint sprig; 30 gram butter

Green peas with mint and lettuce

This simple side dish is a great way to jazz up frozen peas.

Serves 8

Prep

Cook

15M

Total

20M

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Ingredients

1 bunch small spring (salad) onions, trimmed, halved

1 teaspoon sugar

1 small lettuce, finely shredded

500 gram frozen peas

1 mint sprig

30 gram butter

Method

1.Place spring onions and sugar in a saucepan and add just enough water to cover. Cover and boil for 5 minutes, until just tender.

2.Add lettuce, peas, mint and butter. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, uncovered and shaking pan frequently, until moisture evaporates. Season well and serve piping hot.

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