Best 8 Peas A La Francaise Recipes

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Peas à la française is a classic French dish made with fresh peas, butter, and pearl onions. This simple yet elegant dish is often served as a side dish or as part of a larger meal. In this article, we will provide three different recipes for peas à la française, each with its own unique twist.

The first recipe is a classic peas à la française, made with just a few simple ingredients. The peas are cooked in butter until tender, then combined with pearl onions and parsley. The second recipe adds a bit of extra flavor with the addition of bacon and white wine. The third recipe is a vegetarian version of peas à la française, made with vegetable broth instead of butter. No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile dish.

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PEAS A LA FRANCAISE



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"I love peas, and this recipe is a favorite. It features tiny pearl onions touched with thyme and chervil, and its presentation is lovely." -Christine Frazier, Auburndale, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (1/2 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups pearl onions, trimmed
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried chervil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen peas, thawed
2 cups shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add pearl onions; boil for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; peel and set aside., In the same saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the onions, water, sugar and seasonings. Add peas and lettuce; stir until blended. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PETITS POIS A LA FRANCAISE



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Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 small or 2 fat scallions, finely sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 drop garlic-infused oil (or any oil really)
1 Little Gem (Butterhead) lettuce, shredded
2 cups frozen petits pois
1/2 cup hot chicken stock (concentrate or cube and hot water is fine)

Steps:

  • Cook the scallions in the butter and oil until soft. Stir in the shredded lettuce, and when it is wilted add the frozen peas and stock.
  • Cook at a robust simmer, uncovered, until everything is tender and the liquid flavorful and reduced.

GREEN PEAS-A LA FRANCAISE



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I first tasted this delicious pea recipe at my cousins home in Canada,a couple years ago. She wrote out the recipe from her Canadian Cookbook. I happily tweaked it so I could cook them quicker in the micro-wave,instead of the hot oven. This is not your usual recipe for peas. I am sure your family and guests will compliment you! This recipe is so good, you might want to double the recipe. Being a French a recipe. Can't you just imagine Julia Child saying.... "BON APETITE" Nancy... 7/3/13

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus @Finnjin

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoon(s) butter
2 medium white onions,.....chopped fine, or minced
1 medium head of lettuce...reserve the outer leaves
2-3 pound(s) fresh green peas....shelled later
1/2 to 1 teaspoon(s) sugar
4-5 sprig(s) fresh parsley
- serve with butter and a lemon wedge.

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a 10 cup, micro-wave bowl, for 1 minute. Add minced onions. Cover and simmer without browning onions until they are soft and transparent. Reserve the outer green whole lettuce leaves. Then chop the head of lettuce and place on top of the onions.
  • Add the chopped or shredded lettuce, parsley and on top of the onions. Blend well. Shell the fresh green peas and place peas on top of the lettuce mixture.
  • Sprinkle with sugar and cover with the reserved lettuce leaves. Cover and cook, 6 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, before serving. Serve with chopped fresh parsley, and lemon wedges. BON APPETITE!!!

PETITS POIS à LA FRANçAISE - FRENCH STYLE PEAS



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A delicious combination of peas, onions and lettuce which are gently poached in a buttery sauce with crème fraiche and vegetable stock; this classic French recipe is a wonderful way to serve tender little peas, petits pois. This recipe makes a delightful accompaniment to any type of main meal, and adds a real splash of colour. I have stated fresh OR frozen peas in the recipe - frozen peas can be used to great effect out of season. In the absence of small silverskin onions, spring onions (green onions) can be used, making this a very versatile recipe to serve throughout the year. Cut back on the butter if you are on a low fat diet - the taste will be less rich, but still as delicious!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ounces butter
16 small white pearl onions (green onions) or 4 spring onions, chopped (green onions)
1 small iceberg lettuce, thickly sliced
1 teaspoon caster sugar
1/4 pint vegetable stock
1 lb fresh peas, weight after being podded or 1 lb frozen peas
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
2 -4 stalks of fresh mint

Steps:

  • Gently heat the butter in a large saucepan and add the onions and lettuce. Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes until the onions and lettuce soft but not coloured. If the pan gets too hot just add a little vegetable stock.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock and add the caster sugar, bring to the boil and continue to cook on a fast boil for a further 3 minutes. Taste and season with a salt and black pepper.
  • Add the fresh or frozen peas to the stock with the onions and lettuce. Cook over a low to medium heat for 10 minutes for the fresh peas or 5 minutes for the frozen peas - or until they are cooked through, but NOT mushy or too soft; they should still retain their vibrant green colour and have a "bite" to them.
  • Just before the end of the cooking time - add the creme fraiche and gently mix; allow to heat through for about 1 to 2 minutes. Check the seasoning once more and adjust to taste.
  • Serve immediately with the sprigs of fresh mint on top.

FRENCH PEAS WITH BACON AND LETTUCE



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French peas are an elegant side dish or starter. Cooked with spring onions and bacon in white wine and stock and topped with just cooked lettuce.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Side Dish     starter

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp olive oil
100 g bacon (smoked lardons)
50 ml dry white wine
200 ml chicken stock
350 g frozen peas
1 little gem lettuce
6 spring onions
1 tbsp parsley (fresh and chopped)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat.
  • Add the bacon and brown for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in the wine, sliced onions, and let the mixture bubble for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the stock and peas, bring back to the boil and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Carefully place the lettuce quarters on top of the peas, with the stalks facing upwards.
  • Put the lid on for 2 minutes then turn off the heat. Remove the lettuce and place on a plate then drain the peas.
  • Place the peas in a serving dish and arrange the lettuce on the top to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 247 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BRAISED HALIBUT SERVED IN CASSEROLE WITH PEAS A LA FRANCAISE



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This mouthwatering halibut recipe is courtesy of chef Eric Ripert, and goes wonderfully with his Arugula and Artichoke Salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces bacon lardoons, cut into 3/4-by-1/4-inch pieces
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dishes
12 pearl onions, peeled
4 halibut fillets (6 ounces each)
Fine sea salt
Freshly ground white pepper
3 pounds fresh English peas, about 2 cups shelled
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock or Fish Fumet
4 small sprigs fresh mint, chopped

Steps:

  • Divide bacon evenly between four 3-quart Dutch ovens. Place each over medium heat and cook until bacon is crisp and fat is rendered. Divide onions evenly between Dutch-ovens and add 1 tablespoon water to each; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Season halibut fillets with salt and pepper and place one in each of the 4 Dutch-ovens. Add onions, peas, and lettuce around fillets; top each with 1 tablespoon butter and season with salt and pepper. Divide chicken stock evenly between dishes, cover, and place over high heat until liquid comes to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until a metal skewer inserted inside the fish for 5 seconds feels warm when touched, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately sprinkled with chopped mint.

FRESH PEAS A LA FRANCAISE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups shelled peas (If fresh peas are not available, frozen peas may be used.)
4 small white onions, peeled and sliced
8 Boston lettuce leaves, shredded
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Pinch of sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon flour or cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine peas, onions, lettuce, salt, pepper, sugar and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a bowl. Mix well and add the water.
  • Place in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender.
  • Meanwhile, cream together the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the flour. Add to the saucepan, stirring with a wooden spatula. Blend well. When liquid has thickened and returned to a boil, remove from heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 143, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 408 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PEAS A LA FRANCAISE



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I made this for Christmas dinner, and it was a hit! I got the recipe out of my taste of home Christmas holiday magazine. The recipe calls for fresh pearl onions but I changed it and used a bag of the frozen ones! Much easier!

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     Onions

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried chervil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen peas, thawed
1 (10 ounce) package white pearl onions, thawed
2 cups lettuce, shredded

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the onions, water, sugar and seasonings. Add peas and lettuce, stir until blended.
  • Cover and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until tender.
  • Serve with slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.8, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 312, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.9, Protein 4.3

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh peas. If using frozen peas, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • To make sure the peas are cooked evenly, use a large skillet or saucepan so that the peas can spread out in a single layer.
  • Don't overcook the peas. They should be tender but still have a slight bite to them.
  • For a more flavorful dish, use a good quality butter or olive oil.
  • Season the peas generously with salt and pepper. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic, onion, or herbs.
  • Serve the peas immediately, while they are still hot and tender.

Conclusion:

Peas a la Francaise is a classic French dish that is simple to make and delicious to eat. It is a great side dish for any meal, and it can also be served as a main course. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful dish, Peas a la Francaise is a great option.

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