Braised Lettuce With Peas and Lemon

• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• shallots, finely chopped↗2
• head boston lettuce, quartered↗1
• chicken broth↗1 cup
• dried thyme↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• sugar↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• frozen peas, thawed↗2 cups
• lemon zest, grated↗1 teaspoon
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over moderate heat.

2. 2

   Sauté the shallots until tender, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the lettuce, chicken broth.

4. 4

   thyme, and sugar and simmer covered over low heat for about 5 minutes, until the lettuce is tender.

5. 5

   Add the peas and cook an additional 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the lemon zest, salt, and pepper, and serve immediately.