Honey Glazed Pea Pods Carrots
Brighten up your dinner table with the irresistible combination of sweet and savory in this Honey Glazed Pea Pods and Carrots recipe. Featuring crisp, tender pea pods and perfectly cooked carrot rounds, this dish is elevated by a luscious honey-butter glaze that balances natural sweetness with a hint of salt and pepper. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect as a vibrant side dish for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing addition to holiday spreads. Garnish with sesame seeds for a subtle nuttiness and extra visual appeal. Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, this quick and colorful vegetable medley is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pea pods
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.25 cups water
- 1 teaspoon optional sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the pea pods. Set aside.
Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds, approximately 1/8 inch thick.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
Add the pea pods to the skillet, along with the water, and stir well. Cover and let steam for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the honey, salt, and pepper, ensuring all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Cook for an additional 2 minutes, letting the glaze thicken slightly. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
Transfer the honey-glazed pea pods and carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds (if using) for garnish.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.2 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1338 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.4 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1359 mg | 29% | |
*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.
