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Peas and Carrots
Turn a simple mix of peas and carrots into a bright, quick, and tasty side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 167 kcal
Cuisine:
American , Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 cups frozen peas thawed
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and add the garlic. Cook until garlic is golden and fragrant.
- Add the sliced carrots, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until carrots are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the peas and continue cooking until heated through, about 5 minutes longer, adding more water during cooking if needed.
- Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. When serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
263mg
(11%)
Potassium
283mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
9801IU
(196%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 263mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 283mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 9801IU | 196% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.