Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas
Brighten up your next meal with this vibrant and delicious Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas recipe, a quick and healthy side dish that comes together in just 20 minutes! This dish highlights the natural sweetness of tender carrots and crisp sugar snap peas, sautéed to perfection in olive oil with a hint of garlic for a fragrant, flavorful base. A touch of lemon zest adds a zippy freshness, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley lends a herby finish. Packed with color, crunch, and nutrients, this easy vegetable sauté is the perfect companion to any main course, from grilled chicken to roasted salmon. Ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Carrots
- 2 cups Sugar Snap Peas
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them into thin rounds or matchsticks, about 1/4 inch thick.
Trim the ends of the sugar snap peas and remove any tough strings along the sides if necessary.
Mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley finely.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the carrots to the preheated skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Add the sugar snap peas to the skillet and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. The sugar snap peas should remain crisp and vibrant green.
Stir in the minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon zest and fresh parsley.
Transfer the carrots and sugar snap peas to a serving dish and serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1579 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 914 mg | 19% | |
*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.
