Petits pois a la francaise - French peas

This French style pea dish is a delicious and versatile side.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz smoked bacon (or lardons)
• 4 spring onions (or pearl onions)
• 1/2 tbsp butter
• 3/4 cup shelled peas
• 2 tbsp chicken stock (or water)
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/8 tsp sugar
• 2 lettuce leaves (or a little less/more depending on size)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1If not already cut, slice the bacon into relatively thin slices. Peel the outer layer off the spring onions and trim the end. Cut the white and light green part into slices. If using pearl onions, peel and cut in half or quarters, depending on size.
2. 2Warm the butter in a small pan/pot with a lid over a medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook a couple minutes, stirring regularly, but don't let it brown. Add the onion and cook a minute more to gently soften the onion.
3. 3Add the peas and stock, cover the pan with the lid and reduce the heat to a simmer. Leave the peas to cook for around 10-15 minutes so that the liquid absorbs and the peas are cooked through. If the liquid is gone quickly, add a little more.
4. 4Once the peas are cooked, add the salt, pepper and sugar and stir through. Tear the lettuce leaves and place over the top of the peas, cover with the lid again and cook another minutes.
5. 5Stir through and serve.