Buttery Peas and Carrots

Name: Buttery Peas and Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups baby carrots, halved lengthwise; 2 tablespoons butter; 1-1/2 cups frozen peas; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon sugar; Salt and pepper to taste

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This simple side dish is one you'll rely on often to serve with a variety of main courses. The hint of sugar brings out the vegetables' natural sweetness.

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups baby carrots, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups frozen peas
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a skillet, saute carrots in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 127 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.

This simple side dish is one you'll rely on often to serve with a variety of main courses. The hint of sugar brings out the vegetables' natural sweetness.

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