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Sweet Peas with Braised Lettuce Recipe - Healthy Cooking Demo

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 8 servings
    • Calories: 89
    • Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0
    • Cholesterol: 0
    • Sodium: 76mg
    • Carbohydrates: 12g
    • Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 4g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Sweet Peas with Braised Lettuce Recipe

Diabetes Recipe
Here's a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or any meat, fish or poultry dinner. The peas and lettuce are lightly seasoned with herbs for a mild vegetable side dish that complements any entrée.

Ingredients

    • 1 Tbsp canola oil
    • 1 Tbsp trans fat free margarine
    • 1 Tbsp finely chopped shallot
    • 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
    • 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup low sodium vegetable stock
    • 1 bag (16 oz) frozen sweet peas
    • 1 tsp chopped fresh mint
    • 1 tsp chopped tarragon
    • 1 tsp chopped dill
    • 1/4 tsp white pepper
    • 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated, washed and torn

Preparation

    • In a skillet, heat canola oil and margarine over medium heat until margarine 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.
    • 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.
    • Add lettuce leaves, stir, cover skillet and remove from heat. Let the lettuce wilt for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
Judy Capodanno, Health eCooking Editorial Director, Baldwin Publishing. Contact Editor
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