Petit Pois Cajun Baby Peas Recipes

PETIT POIS (CAJUN BABY PEAS)

Steps:

• In a heavy pot, melt the butter, then add the onion, celery, and seasonings.
• Cook, uncovered, over medium heat, until onions are wilted.
• Add peas.
• Dissolve cornstarch in cold water and add to pot, stirring constantly.
• Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
• Add pimiento.

PETITS POIS A LA FRANCAISE

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.

PETITS POIS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan bring 1 cup unsalted water to a boil, add the peas, and return the water to a boil, separating the peas with a fork. Simmer the peas, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are heated through, and drain them well. Toss the peas with the butter and salt and pepper to taste, transfer them to a heated serving dish, and sprinkle them with the zest.

MA LEETLE PETIT POIS

Steps:

• Line a heavy skillet or Dutch oven with 3 to 4 large lettuce leaves.
• Add peas; sprinkle with sugar, salt and pepper.
• Dot with butter over the top of peas.
• Top with another lettuce leaf or two.
• Cover tightly and cook over medium low heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until peas are JUST tender.
• Check and add small amounts of water if the peas are drying out.
• Lettuce may be chopped and served with peas, if desired.

CAJUN SWEET PEAS

Steps:

• Begin with the roux in a 3 quart pot. Melt the roux if it's store bought. Add all other ingredients. Bring to rolling simmer. Simmer for about 25 minutes. Will form a thick sauce. Serve.

PETITS POIS A LA FRANCAISE (SMALL PEAS WITH SHREDDED LETTUCE)

Steps:

• Allow the peas and onions to stand until defrosted.
• Cut away and discard the core of the lettuce. Rinse and pat dry. Cut the leaves into fine shreds. There should be about 3 cups.
• Blend 1 tablespoon of the butter with the flour until smooth. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of butter in a small skillet and add the shredded lettuce. Rince and pat dry. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the peas and onions and salt. Cover and cook about 4 minutes. Stir in the but ter-flour mixture and cook briefly.

PETITS POIS à LA FRANçAISE - FRENCH STYLE PEAS

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.

TUSCAN PEAS

Steps:

• Peel onion and chop finely.
• Crush, peel and chop garlic.
• Derind bacon and finely chop.
• Heat oil in a saucepan and saute onion, garlic and bacon until onion is clear.
• Add stock and sage and bring to the boil.
• Add peas and cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Season with pepper and serve without draining.