Braised Leeks, Peas, and Lettuce

Ingredients

• •4 Tbsp unsalted butter
• •3 whole leeks
• •1 tsp kosher salt
• •1 tsp kosher salt
• •½ tsp black pepper
• •¼ cup dry white wine
• •2 heads Little Gem lettuce
• •1 lb frozen peas
• •2 Tbsp chives
• •2 Tbsp mint
• •1 tsp lemon zest
• •¼ cup roasted pistachios
• •¼ cup salted pistachios
• •¼ cup pistachios

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Melt butter in a large wide saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook leeks, partially covered and stirring occasionally, until tender but not browned, 5-7 minutes. Season with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper, then pour in wine. Increase heat to medium-high and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until wine is reduced by half, 1-2 minutes. Add lettuce, peas, and 1 cup water. Partially cover pan and bring liquid to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until lettuce and peas are tender, about 5 minutes.

   15 min

2. 2.

   Remove from heat, then stir in chives, mint, and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a platter. Top with pistachios.

   5 min