Peas and Carrots
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5
Peas and Carrots
Description
This recipe starts by melting butter in a skillet, then adding sliced carrots and water along with salt to simmer until the carrots are tender yet retain some bite, about five minutes. The peas, preferably thawed frozen peas, are stirred in and cooked until heated through. The dish is finished with black pepper and additional salt to taste. The cooking method allows the carrots to soften gently while the peas maintain their sweet flavor without overcooking.
Peas and Carrots serves well as a simple, classic vegetable side suitable for a variety of meals, complementing proteins or grain dishes with its buttery, fresh-tasting qualities.
To thaw frozen peas quickly, rinse them under cool water until softened or cook them directly from frozen by increasing cooking time slightly. Carrots can be peeled and sliced a few days ahead and stored refrigerated to save preparation time.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large carrot peeled and sliced on the bias into 1/4-inch pieces (about 8 ounces
- 1/4 cup water
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 cups peas thawed (8 ounces, see note 1, frozen
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.
Notes
- Rinse frozen peas under cold water to thaw quickly, or add frozen peas directly and increase cooking time slightly.
- This recipe yields approximately 2 cups, enough for four 1/2-cup servings.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Preparing carrots by peeling and slicing can be done up to 3 days in advance and stored refrigerated.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
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