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Heart Healthy Sweet Peas with Braised Lettuce Recipe

               
Sweet Peas with Braised Lettuce
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.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
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
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Directions
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.

Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 89
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Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Per serving:
calories:89
total fat:3g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:4mg
sodium:76mg
total carb:12g
fibers:5g
proteins:4g

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Heart Healthy Sweet Peas with Braised Lettuce Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
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
Directions
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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