Charred Lettuce with Peas

By OcadoLife
“Quick and versatile, charred lettuce is an excellent side for a roast, especially chicken,” says chef, writer and cookbook author Sophie Godwin, who created this recipe for Charred Lettuce with Peas. “It’s so easy to…
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Ingredients

7 total
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp runny honey
  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 little gem lettuces, halved lengthways
  • 250g frozen petits pois, defrosted
  • 25g dill, roughly torn

Method

3 steps
  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, whisk the mustard, honey and vinegar with 3 tbsp olive oil; season to taste.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a non-stick pan over high heat. Drizzle the lettuce halves with the remaining oil; season. Fry in batches, cut-side down, for 2-3 mins until charred. Remove to a platter.

  3. Step 3

    Toss the peas briefly in the hot pan to warm, then tip them over the lettuce. Pour over the dressing and scatter with the dill.