Buttered Baby Carrots and Sweet Peas
Elevate your mealtime with this delightful recipe for Buttered Baby Carrots and Sweet Peas—a vibrant, buttery side dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Tender baby carrots and sweet peas are lightly cooked and then tossed in a luscious glaze made from melted butter, a touch of honey, and a sprinkle of seasonings for a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Finished with a garnish of fresh parsley, this quick, 20-minute dish is ideal for busy weeknights or as an elegant addition to your holiday table. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavor, it’s a crowd-pleasing way to add a healthy, wholesome twist to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams baby carrots
- 250 grams frozen sweet peas
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 2 cups water
Instructions
Add 2 cups of water to a medium-sized saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water is boiling, add the baby carrots and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until they are tender but still slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
In the same saucepan, add the frozen sweet peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are heated through. Drain and set aside with the carrots.
Return the saucepan to the stove over low heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt completely.
Stir in the honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined, creating a smooth butter glaze.
Add the cooked baby carrots and sweet peas back into the saucepan. Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly with the butter glaze.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the vegetables are fully coated and warmed through.
Remove from heat and sprinkle the dish with freshly chopped parsley for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this colorful, buttery side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
899 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.5 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.9 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 2329 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 277 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2276 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
