Prep time
5 mins
Total cook time
20 mins
Serves
8 people
Level
Easy
About the recipe
🌿 Simple but never boring, this dish transforms humble ingredients into something elegant and satisfying. Naturally gluten-free and loved by everyone in the family!
🧄 Tender peas are layered with flavor from sautéed garlic, delicate shallots, and savory bacon.
🧈 Finished the French way, a silky, creamy butter sauce coats every bite.
🌱 Fresh herbs add a bright, fragrant touch that keeps the dish light and vibrant.
🍽️ It pairs effortlessly with everything from roasted meats to simple weeknight meals.
🇫🇷 Inspired by petits pois à la française, this classic was once so prized at the court of Louis XIV that peas were considered a true luxury.
Ingredients
● 4 gloves of crushed and chopped garlic
● 2-3 finely chopped shallots
● 7 tbps (100 g) butter
● ½ tsp thyme
● ½ tsp rosemary
● 1 bay leaf
• About 7 cups (1 kg) of frozen plump sweet peas
• About 5-6 slices (150 g) chopped bacon
• 2 cups (1/2 liter) vegetable stock
• Salt and pepper
Preparation
1. Melt 2 tbsp of the butter in a very large sauce pan or pot.
2. Once melted, add the shallots, crushed garlic, and herbs in the butter.
3. Sauté for 3-4 minutes on medium being careful not to brown them.
4. Add the frozen peas, chopped bacon, veggie stock, and salt and pepper.
5. Mix, cover, and cook on medium/high for 8 or more minutes until the peas are cooked. Be sure not to overcook the peas or they will lose their vibrant green color.
6. Using a slotted or porous spoon, scoop out all the peas, leaving the broth behind in the pan. Place the peas in a warm serving bowl. Cover the bowl to keep warm.
7. With the leftover broth in the pan, increase the heat and reduce the broth to about ½ cup (120 ml).
8. Once the broth is reduced, add the remaining butter and melt it down in the broth. A creamy, silky, butter sauce will be made.
9. Gently pour the butter sauce over the peas and top with ground pepper.
10. Refrigerates for 5-7 days and freezes well.
