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Peas and Carrots
These easy Peas and Carrots are fast and buttery, a simple and delicious side dish for meals any day of the week.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings (1/2 cup each)
Calories: 124 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large carrots peeled and sliced on the bias into 1/4-inch pieces (about 8 ounces)
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups frozen peas thawed (8 ounces, see note 1)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter until foaming. Add carrots, water, and salt (I like 1/4 teaspoon).
- Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until carrots are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in peas and continue cooking until heated through, about 5 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Notes
- Frozen peas: To quickly thaw frozen peas, rinse them under cool water in a strainer or colander until softened. Or, toss the peas in still-frozen (add an extra minute or 2 to the cooking time).
- Yield: This recipe makes about 2 cups of buttery Peas and Carrots, enough for 4 servings, 1/2 cup each.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Make ahead: Peel and slice the carrots up to 3 days in advance (store covered in the refrigerator).
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
74mg
(3%)
Potassium
294mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
6744IU
(135%)
Vitamin C
31mg
(34%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 74mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 6744IU | 135% |
| Vitamin C | 31mg | 34% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.