Quick Braised Fresh Carrots And Sugar Snap Peas Recipes

CARROTS WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute carrots in butter for 2 minutes. Add the broth, sugar, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 2-5 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. , Add peas and cumin. Cook and stir 3-4 minutes longer or until peas are crisp-tender.

GREEN SUGAR SNAP PEAS AND CARROTS WITH FRESH MINT

Steps:

• Trim off and discard the tips of the peas.
• Scrape and trim the carrots. Cut the carrots into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Cut the pieces lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices (batons) about 1/4 inch wide. There should be about 1 1/2 cups.
• Bring enough water to a boil in a saucepan to cover the peas and carrots when added. Add the vegetables and cook about 4 minutes, or until they are crisp tender. Drain immediately.
• Return the peas and carrots to the saucepan. Add the butter, mint, salt and pepper. Stir and blend well. Serve immediately.

QUICK CARROTS AND SNAP PEAS WITH LEMONY MUSTARD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk together mustard and lemon zest and juice. Season generously with salt and pepper and slowly whisk in oil.
• Combine carrots, butter, 1/2 cup water, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large straight-sided skillet or wide, shallow pot. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are just tender but holding their shape, 5 to 7 minutes more.
• Stir in snap peas and continue cooking just until peas have turned crisp-tender and bright green, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully drain any liquid remaining in skillet; toss with half of mustard dressing and season to taste. Serve, with remaining dressing on the side.

SKILLET-GLAZED BABY CARROTS AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Cook carrots in large saucepan of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Add peas; cook until carrots and peas are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes longer. Drain. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add vegetables; sauté to coat. Mix broth and cornstarch in small bowl add to skillet. Sauté until vegetables are heated through and liquid thickens, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

ORANGE GLAZED CARROTS AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling. Add carrots; return to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, adding sugar snap peas during last 5 minutes of cooking, until carrots are tender. Drain; return to saucepan.
• Stir in marmalade, seasoned salt, ginger and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until marmalade is melted and vegetables are glazed.

CARROTS AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Soften the butter by cooking in microwave for up to 1/2 minute until soft enough to mix it with the garlic powder. Set aside.
• Snip the ends of the peas, if needed. Set aside. Place carrots in microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the sugar snap peas and the garlic butter. Cover and microwave on high 3-4 minutes or until tender. Stir and serve.

SNAP PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Put carrots, water, and salt and pepper to taste in an 8-inch skillet, then cover with a round of buttered parchment paper (buttered side down; parchment should be touching carrots) and simmer until carrots are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Remove parchment. Add snap peas and increase heat to high, then cook until peas are crisp-tender and liquid is reduced to about 1 teaspoon, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add orange juice, sugar, and butter, swirling skillet to coat carrots and peas, and cook until liquid is reduced to a syrupy glaze, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.

CARROT & SUGAR SNAP SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing by whisking the hoisin, lime juice and ginger with 2 tbsp cold water.
• In a large bowl, mix the sugar snap peas, carrots and coriander. Pour over the dressing and mix to coat.

CARROTS WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute carrots in butter for 2 minutes.
• Add the broth, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook for 2-5 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
• Add peas and cumin.
• Cook and stir 3-4 minutes longer or until peas are crisp-tender.