Green Pea and Lettuce Custard Recipe

Makes 4 servings

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1/2 cup chopped romaine lettuce
• 3/4 cup frozen green peas
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees. Butter 4 10-ounce ramekins and place in a baking pan

CUT away the center rib of romaine leaves. Chop lettuce to yield 1/2 cup. Divide chopped lettuce among the ramekins. Divide peas among the ramekins. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, then add milk and salt and mix. Pour eggs mixture into ramekins. Place baking pan holding ramekins on center rack of oven and add enough water to the pan to come halfway up the ramekins. Bake until custard is set, about 45 minutes.