Peas à la Française Recipe
This French-style Peas à la Française is cozy, buttery, and bursting with spring flavor! It’s a humble classic that proves peas can be far more than just a forgotten freezer vegetable.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 1 shallot diced
- 3-4 strips of bacon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 spring thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped herbs parsley and mint
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it’s crisp and golden.
- Add the diced shallot directly into the pan with the bacon and its fat. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the peas and butter into the pan. Add 1/2 cup water, a sprig of thyme, and chopped romaine lettuce. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are tender and the lettuce has wilted. (If using frozen peas cook for 5-6 min)
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Just before serving, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and mint.
- Serve warm, ideally with roasted chicken, lamb, or as a comforting springtime side.
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