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Braised baby gem lettuces with green peas

By Phillippa Cheifitz
4
Easy
10 minutes
10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 or 4 halved baby gem lettuces (or chicory)
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1-2 cups blanched green peas
  • Sea salt and milled black pepper

Method

Stir the lettuces or chicory in the heated oil. Pour in the stock. Add the peas, cover and cook for 5 minutes until wilted. Season.
Use as a side dish for roasted salmon, grilled line fish or pan-fried steaks.