Butter-braised Peas, Lettuce & Mint
This vibrant and refreshing pea and lettuce dish is a delightful way to enjoy the fresh flavors of springtime. With tender peas, crisp lettuce, and a burst of mint, this recipe is both simple and delicious. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly complemented by the tangy capers and a touch of buttery richness, this dish is perfect for a light and satisfying meal. Serve it with slices of bread or toast to make it a complete and wholesome dish.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 150ml vegetable stock
- 25g salted butter
- 140g fresh peas podded (about 75og/1lb 10 oz podded weight)
- 1 tbsp capers , rinsed
- 1 medium Baby Gem lettuce , outer leaves removed and halved lengthways
- ½ iceberg lettuce , thinly shredded
- 10 large mint leaves, finely shredded
- small handful pea shoots
- slices of bread or toast , to serve
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, bring the stock to a simmer. Whisk in the butter, then add the peas and capers and cook for 1 min. Add the Gem leaves, iceberg and mint, then cook gently until just wilted. Season with salt and black pepper, remove from the heat, garnish with the pea shoots and serve with bread or toast.
Cook Time
5M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
Serves 4 as a side dish
Nutrition
- Calories: 88 calories
- Fat Content: 6 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 4 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 6 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 2 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 3 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.44 milligram of sodium
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