Stewed Lettuce with Peas

Name: Stewed Lettuce with Peas
Ingredients: 1 head Lettuce, such as butter lettuce or romaine (Choose a tender variety); 1 cup Fresh or frozen green peas (If using frozen, thaw slightly); 2 tablespoons Butter; 0.5 medium Onion, finely chopped; 0.5 cup Vegetable broth; 0.25 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper (Or to taste); 0.5 teaspoon Sugar (Optional, to enhance sweetness)

A simple and elegant side dish featuring tender stewed lettuce and sweet green peas.

Ingredients

1 head Lettuce, such as butter lettuce or romaine (Choose a tender variety)
1 cup Fresh or frozen green peas (If using frozen, thaw slightly)
2 tablespoons Butter
0.5 medium Onion, finely chopped
0.5 cup Vegetable broth
0.25 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste)
0.125 teaspoon Black pepper (Or to taste)
0.5 teaspoon Sugar (Optional, to enhance sweetness)

Instructions

1Wash the lettuce thoroughly. Remove any damaged outer leaves. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
2In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3Add the chopped lettuce to the saucepan. Pour in the vegetable broth. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar (if using). Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, or until the lettuce is tender.
4Stir in the green peas. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the peas are heated through and tender.
5Serve the stewed lettuce and peas hot as a side dish.