An Extraordinary Way with Lettuce

A light vegetarian dish of braised Baby Gem lettuce with buttery spring onions, broad beans, peas, and fresh mint.

Vegetarian Healthy Quick Side Dish Seasonal Greens

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

156.2

kcal / serving

312.4 kcal total

Carbs

16.1g

per serving

32.2 g total

Fat

6.8g

per serving

13.5 g total

Protein

7.4g

per serving

14.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

one large slice

LegumesPulses

Broad Beans

out of pods; one handful

Liquids

250

Vegetable Stock

enough to nearly cover lettuce

NutsSeeds

handful

Mint

fresh sprigs, leaves only

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

Vegetables

bunch

Spring Onions

cut into 2.5cm lengths

heads

Baby Gem Lettuce

trimmed and halved

100

Peas

fresh, shelled; 1-2 handfuls

Method

Melt butter in a large shallow pan until foaming and sauté spring onions for several minutes.

Boil broad beans for 2 to 3 minutes until tender and optionally remove their outer skins.

Place halved lettuces cut-side down in the pan and add vegetable stock to nearly cover them.

Add the broad beans and peas to the pan.

Season with salt and pepper and simmer for several minutes until tender.

Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.