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This is a fantastic pea recipe that comes from my mother's collection. She made this for us on a regular basis and we loved them, in fact it is one of my all time favorite vegetable recipe. Enjoy Ingredients:
6 strips bacon cut into 1/4 wide dices |
12 small pearl onions peeled |
1/2 head boston lettuce cut in coarse julienne strips |
1-1/2 pounds fresh green peas |
1 teaspoon salt |
3 tablespoons granulated sugar |
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon |
2 cups water |
3 tablespoons flour |
2 tablespoons unsalted butter |
Directions:
1. In saucepan over medium heat fry bacon slowly until half done then add onions and lettuce.
2. Stir and let simmer 5 minutes then add peas, salt, sugar, pepper, bouillon and water.
3. Continue to cook slowly until peas are heated through and done to desired firmness.
4. Meanwhile in a small skillet, make a roux of butter and flour.
5. Add roux to peas and bring to a boil then remove from heat and stir once before serving.
6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve while warm.
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