Peas and Lettuce Recipe

Peas and Lettuce Recipe

  • 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups shelled fresh peas
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
  • 4 cups thinly sliced Boston lettuce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add peas and stir to coat with oil. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in mint and cook for 30 seconds. Add lettuce, cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.