Peas a la Francaise Recipe

By Booper-2

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups pearl onions, trimmed
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried chervil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen peas, thawed
• 2 cups shredded lettuce

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel and set aside.
In the same saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the onions, water, sugar and seasonings. Add peas and lettuce; stir until blended. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 12 servings (1/2 cup each).