Green peas Lorraine

• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 cups sugar snap peas
• 2 tbsp finely chopped onion
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
• 4 to 6 outside lettuce leaves,  finely shredded
• ½ cup light cream

Heat butter, water and peas together. Add onion, parsley, sugar and seasonings. Cover and simmer until peas are almost tender. Stir in lettuce. Continue cooking 5 minutes longer. Blend in cream. Heat and serve. Makes 5 to 6 servings.