FRENCH PEAS (Serves 4)

125g (4oz) butter
125ml (4fl oz) water
500g (1lb) fresh or thawed peas
1 small onion, finely chopped
½  Iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 tsp sugar
salt
freshly ground black pepper

Melt butter in water in a large saucepan. Bring to boil.
Add peas, onion, lettuce and sugar with a pinch of salt.
Cover and cook over gentle heat for 10 minutes or until peas are tender.
Remove lid and cook until all liquid has evaporated.
Add plenty of black pepper. Serve hot.

This recipe is from www.hortns.com
Use Nova Scotia fruit and vegetables, sweetened by deep rich soil and sea breezes.
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