Braised peas with spring onions and lettuce

By Jamie Oliver

This braised lettuce and peas is a version of a classic French dish and it is so quick to make; add a few spring onions and you are good to go, delicious!

Ingredients

• a knob of butter
• olive oil
• 1 heaped teaspoon flour
• 285ml chicken or vegetable stock
• 6 spring onions, trimmed, outer leaves discarded, and finely sliced
• 400g fresh or frozen peas
• 2 little gem lettuces, sliced
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• juice of 1 lemon
• good-quality extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Slowly heat the butter and a good lug of olive oil in a pan. Add the flour and stir around, then slowly pour in the stock. Turn up the heat and add the spring onions, peas and lettuce with a pinch of salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Put the lid on and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender. Taste, correct the seasoning and squeeze in a little lemon juice. Serve drizzled with a splash of good oil. It’s fantastic served with a piece of fish.