This article was written for Annabel & Grace, which is now part of Rest Less.
BRAISED PEAS WITH LEEKS, LITTLE GEM & MINT Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
3 Little Gem lettuces
75g butter
2 small leeks, trimmed, washed and sliced thinly
750g frozen peas
Tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
METHOD
Cut each lettuce lengthways into six wedges.
Melt half the butter in a deep saute pan, add the leeks and cook gently for two mins or until softened.
Add the lettuces and cook for 1 – 2 mins until they begin to wilt.
Add the peas and 100ml water and season.
Simmer for 3 – 4 mins, stirring, until the peas are warmed through and about half the liquid has evaporated.
Dot over the remaining butter, sprinkle with the mint and shake the pan briefly.
Serve with those very pink, very delicious lamb cutlets and a good dollop of redcurrant jelly.