Petits Pois A La Francaise - French Peas

Name: Petits Pois A La Francaise - French Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 pounds frozen peas (or 3 pounds fresh peas shelled); 1 Boston lettuce (head); 1 bouquet garni; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces); 4 shallots (roughly chopped or 12 small white onions); 2 teaspoons granulated sugar; ½ cup cold water; ½ teaaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; chervil or parsley ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Petits pois a la Francaise is a classic French way to prepare peas, braising them with onions and lettuce. Bring your spoon to the table; you will not regret it.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:51:07 GMT