*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Peas A La Francaise

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Peas*

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          Shelled peas  - fresh -- frozen, or
   6                    leaves lettuce
   6      small         white onions
   1 1/2  teaspoons     granulated sugar
   2      sprigs        parsley
   3      tablespoons   butter
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      pepper
     1/2  cup           water

   In saucepan, combine peas, lettuce, onions, sugar, parsley, 2 tablespoons butter, salt, and pepper.
  Mix well. Let stand for 1 hour. Just before cooking, add water.
 Cover and bring to boil.  Then cook briskly for 25 minutes, when the liquid in the pan
 should be reduced to approximately 2 tablespoons.  Remove pan from fire and add 1
tablespoon butter.  Do not stir, but roll pan gently until butter is melted.   

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