Peas French Style / Petits Pois à la Française

2 lb. fresh peas or 1 10-oz. package frozen tiny green peas
1 tsp. sugar
½ tsp. salt
dash of pepper
2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1½ c. finely shredded lettuce
¼c. butter or margarine
1 tbsp. water

1. If you have fresh peas, shell just before using.
2. Place all ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan and stir gently.
3. Cover tightly and cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until peas are tender. (For frozen peas, cover tightly and cook over low heat for 8 minutes. Then stir with a fork to break up any remaining frozen peas. Replace cover and cook 3 to 7 minutes longer or until peas are tender.)

Preparation time: 45 minutes
Serves 4