Petits Pois à la Française aux Saucisses
JojoM

A comforting French-style dish of peas with sautéed onions, lettuce, and sausages, finished with a touch of mint and crispy croutons.
Petits Pois à la Française aux Saucisses
JojoMA comforting French-style dish of peas with sautéed onions, lettuce, and sausages, finished with a touch of mint and crispy croutons.

Chef's Tips
Use fresh peas in season and freeze extras for later.
Swap sausages for ham, smoked fish, or fried tofu for different versions.
Tools Used
Saucepan
Knife
Chopping Board
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Ingredients
Main Dish
Instructions
Preparation
- 1
Boil the peas in salted water for 6 minutes. Cool in an ice bath and drain.
- 2
Finely chop the onion and spring onions. Cut the bacon into lardons, and slice the sausages into 1–2 cm chunks. Slice the lettuce thinly and chop the mint. Set everything aside separately.
Cooking
- 1
In a hot cocotte, cook the lardons until fat is rendered. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft.
- 2
Add the sausage chunks and cook on medium heat. Stir in the pre-cooked peas without browning.
- 3
Add the lettuce and chopped mint. Pour in the bouillon and a knob of butter. Stir in the spring onions and season with salt and pepper.
Finishing
- 1
Sprinkle with golden croutons before serving. Serve directly from the cocotte or plate individually.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 plate
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.