Fresh Peas and Lettuce
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 cups shelled peas or one pack frozen
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth to cover just enough to cover
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or butter for saute
- 2 generous handfuls baby lettuce or spring mix
- salt and pepper to taste
- squeeze of lemon juice to taste
Instructions
- Saute the onions in the olive oil until they soften and change color.
- Stir in the peas and add enough broth to just cover them.
- Bring to a simmer over medium high heat and cook for 5 minutes or until the peas are cooked as you like them.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
- Stir in the lettuce and allow the heat of the broth to wilt the leaves.