Buttered Dill Peas and Carrots
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Buttered Dill Peas and Carrots
Description
This recipe starts by peeling and slicing carrots into thin rounds cooked gently in olive oil to achieve a crisp-tender texture. Frozen green peas are added along with dried dill and a small amount of water, then covered and cooked briefly until peas are warmed through and soften slightly.
The dish is finished by tossing in butter which melts into the vegetables, enriching their flavor and adding a creamy coating. Seasonings of salt and black pepper are added to round out the taste. The dried dill provides a mild herbaceous note that complements the sweetness of the peas and carrots.
The prep and cooking method is straightforward, yielding a warm, lightly buttered vegetable side that pairs well with a variety of main dishes. Using fresh peas requires boiling them first, and fresh dill can be substituted by increasing quantity and stirring it in with butter.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 large carrot
- 2 cups green peas frozen
- 1 tablespoon butter salted
- ½ teaspoon dill dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel carrots and cut into ¼" slices.
- Cook carrots in olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until just tender crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Add peas, dried dill and 1 tablespoon water. Cover and cook 3-5 minutes or until peas are heated through.
- Add butter and toss well. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
Notes
- If using fresh peas instead of frozen, boil them for 6-8 minutes before cooking with carrots.
- Baby carrots can replace whole carrots; cut them in half lengthwise for even cooking.
- To use fresh dill, increase to 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped and add it together with the butter for best flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108 | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 6664IU | 133% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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