Petits Pois aux Poireaux

Name: Petits Pois aux Poireaux (Braised Peas & Leeks)
Cuisine: Israel
Ingredients: 1 slender leek; 30 g (1 oz) butter; 450 g (1 lb) frozen petits pois or garden peas; 450 g (1 lb) frozen petits pois or garden peas; ½ tsp salt; 10 grinds black pepper

Braised Peas & Leeks

Preparation info

Serves:
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

To Life!

By Judi Rose and Jackie Rose

Published 2020

About

A quick way to “dress up” peas. Leeks contain inulin, a type of fibre that’s good for gastrointestinal health, can help lower cholesterol and regulate blood sugar. Petits pois are naturally sweet, high in fibre, and vitamins A, B, C, and K.

Ingredients

1 slender leek
30 g (1 oz) butter
450

Asia
Israel
Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegetarian
Jewish

Method

Trim and thinly slice the white part of the leek. Melt the butter in a deep sauté pan and add the leek, cover, and braise gently until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the peas, salt, and pepper, then cook until the peas are tender. The dish can now be left for several hours covered with clingfilm. Reheat gently on the stove, or transfer to a serving dish and microwave until hot.