Fresh Peas with Lettuce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons butter or stick margarine, divided
• 1 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups shelled green peas (about 2 pounds unshelled green peas)
• 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Preparation

1. Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, and thyme; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add peas, broth, sugar, and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until peas are tender.
2. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon butter, lettuce, and parsley. Remove from heat, and sprinkle with pepper.