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Buttery Peas and Carrots
Buttery Peas and Carrots is a classic and healthy side dish that's perfect for any dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 201 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 pound baby carrots or 4 large carrots
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion or shallots
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup water or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat butter in sauté pan over medium heat. Use a pan that has a lid so you can cover it for the final cooking step.
- When the butter foams, add finely chopped onion.
- Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Add carrots and cook until they are tender.
- Add frozen peas and stir to coat them well.
- Add water or chicken stock, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until the peas are cooked through.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
201kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
775mg
(32%)
Potassium
446mg
(13%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
16542IU
(331%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 775mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 16542IU | 331% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.