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Petits pois à la Française (French Peas)

Cook Time

15 minutes

Prep Time

7 minutes

Serves

Petits pois is the ultimate classic French pea side dish. Sauteed peas with bacon, garlic and leek, braised in stock with lettuce and an overly generous amount of butter. This delicious side dish takes the attention away from most main courses - Sorry not sorry.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

200g streaky bacon, sliced

1 leek, halved and sliced and rinsed

3 cloves of garlic, finely diced

3 cups frozen peas

1/2cup chicken broth or stock

1 gem lettuce, sliced into 1.5 cm slices

80g butter

1/4tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tsp thyme

Instructions

Add olive oil and spec/bacon to a pan, saute for 4-5 minutes until caramelised, then add leek and garlic, cook for another 3-4 minutes
Add in peas, stock and lettuce, stir to combine then add the butter. Simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Taste to see if the peas are tender & heated through and the lettuce has become slightly tender. This is when it’s ready! Crack over some pepper, taste and adjust seasoning
Serve in the pot or on a platter.