Peas braised with little gem and spring onion
Sweet frozen peas cooked slowly with soft lettuce and butter, a gentle partner for roast chicken or lamb.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.49 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Melt the butter in a wide pan over a medium heat. Add the spring onions and cook for 2 minutes.
2 min - 2
Add the lettuce wedges and cook for 2 minutes, turning once, until just wilting.
2 min - 3
Add the peas and stock. Cover and simmer for 6 minutes, until the peas are tender and the lettuce is soft.
6 min - 4
Stir through the mint and season with salt and black pepper.
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