Pea and Lettuce Purée with Tarragon |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
8 scallions, chopped |
1/2 stick (1/4cup) unsalted butter |
1pound boston lettuce (3 small heads), coarsely chopped |
2 tablespoons water |
1 (10-ounce) box frozen peas (preferably baby peas), thawed, or 2 cups shelled fresh peas (2 to 2 1/2 lb in pods) |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon |
Directions:
1. Cook scallions in butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add lettuce and water and simmer, covered, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas and cook, uncovered, stirring, until just heated through, about 3 minutes.
2. Coarsely purée in a food processor, then transfer to cleaned pan. Cook over moderate heat, stirring, until heated through, then stir in salt, lemon juice, and tarragon.
3. Cooks' note: ·Purée can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Add lemon juice and tarragon just before serving.
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