Peas and Carrots

Name: Peas and Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 cups carrots, sliced; 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cups frozen peas, thawed; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

A classic German side dish featuring tender sliced carrots and sweet green peas simmered in a light butter glaze.

22 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

GermanSideStovetopVegetarianLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cups carrots, sliced
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2

Add 3 cups sliced carrots, 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt.
3

Cover and simmer for 8 minutes until the carrots are tender.
4

Uncover and stir in 2 cups thawed frozen peas and 1/4 tsp black pepper, cooking for 3 minutes until warmed through.
5

Remove from heat and toss with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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Questions

How do I know when Peas and Carrots is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the carrots are tender. Step 4: cook until warmed through.

Can I make Peas and Carrots dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Peas and Carrots is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Peas and Carrots vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

How many calories are in Peas and Carrots?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 110 calories, with 3 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Peas and Carrots keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Peas and Carrots within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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