Heart Healthy Sweet Peas with Braised Lettuce

Name: Heart Healthy Sweet Peas with Braised Lettuce
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1 Tbsp chopped shallots; 1 tsp chopped garlic; 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup low sodium vegetable stock; 1 bag (16 oz) frozen green peas; 1 tsp chopped fresh mint; 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon; 1 tsp chopped fresh dill; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated, washed and torn

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Diabetic | Vegetarian

Heart Healthy Sweet Peas with Braised Lettuce

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Sweet peas and braised lettuce brings heart-healthy flavor to the table. Fresh mint, tarragon, and dill add delectable flavor to this simple side dish.

Total Time

20 minutes

Servings

8

Calories

89

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How to Make Sweet Peas with Braised Lettuce

Step 1

In a skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat until butter melts. Add the shallot and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over the shallot and garlic and stir and cook for 30 seconds.
Step 2

Add stock and bring to a simmer until it thickens. Add peas and toss to coat. Add the herbs and pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Step 3

Add lettuce leaves, stir, cover skillet and remove from heat. Let the lettuce wilt for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1/2 cup

89

Calories

3

g

Fat

4

mg

Cholesterol

76

mg

Sodium

12

g

Carbs

1

g

Sat. Fat

5

g

Fiber

4

g

Protein

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