Strange but Delicous

I needed to make a side dish for a chicken i was roasting, and i recalled a dish i saw Laura Calder prepare on her show French Food At Home. It looked quite strange because the lettuce is added at the end and cooked down, but i was intrigued and decided to give it a go. Let me tell you, it was worth it. So easy to make, and really tasty.

PETIT POI A LA FRANCAISE

2 tbsp butter
16 x pearl onions, peeled and halved
4 slices bacon, cut into lardons
1 lb. shelled fresh peas
1/2 cup chicken stock
Salt and pepper
1 x bib lettuce, cored and sliced

Melt the butter in a sauté pan. Add the onions and cook two minutes, then add the bacon and continue cooking until done. Add the peas and stock. Season. Cover and cook until the peas are almost tender. Add the lettuce and stir through. Cover one minute to wilt. Check the seasonings, and serve.