Carrot And Pea Melange Recipes

CREAMY PEAS-N-CARROTS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place carrots in a saucepan with a small amount of water, cover, and cook for 6 minutes over medium heat.
• Add onions, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat.
• Cover pan and allow to simmer for 5 minutes and then drain.
• Add peas to carrots and toss.
• In a shallow 3 quart baking dish, add 4 cups of vegetables, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and top with remaining vegetables.
• In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat, then stir in flour, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
• Bring milk to a boil, and stir for 2 minutes.
• Pour milk mixture over vegetables.
• Put remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and cracker crumbs in a skillet, cook and stir over medium heat until toasted.
• Sprinkle crackers over casserole, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

CARROT & PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Throw all the ingredients into a bowl & mix well! Add salt & pepper if desired.

CARROT, TURNIP AND SNOW PEA MELANGE

Steps:

• Scrape and trim the turnips. Cut them in half crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Stack the slices, and cut them into batons 1/4-inch wide.
• Scrape the carrots and cut them into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Then cut the pieces into 1/4-inch slices, and then into batons the same size as the turnips.
• Trim off and discard the tips of the snow peas.
• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet, and add the turnips and carrots. Cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the onions and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Add the snow peas, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, for about 4 minutes or until tender. Add the vinegar and coriander, cook briefly, toss and stir well.

CARROT, CHICKPEA AND QUINOA MELANGE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic, cayenne, and cumin and stir 30 seconds.
• Add carrots, garbanzos, and broth and bring to boil.
• Add quinoa and simmer, covered, 30 minutes or until quinoa has absorbed all liquid.
• Season with salt and pepper and stir in parsley.