Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Lemon Butter Peas with Shredded Carrots. This vibrant dish, bursting with freshness and zesty tang, will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your culinary experience. Featuring tender peas and crisp carrots enveloped in a luscious lemon butter sauce, this recipe promises a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and citrusy notes. Whether you're seeking a vibrant side dish to complement your main course or a light and refreshing vegetarian meal, our Lemon Butter Peas with Shredded Carrots will surely impress. Additionally, we also offer a delightful variation using frozen peas and a zesty Lemon Butter Asparagus recipe for those who prefer a different vegetable option. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, these recipes are accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. Embark on a culinary journey and savor the vibrant flavors of lemon butter-infused vegetables today!
Let's cook with our recipes!
BUTTERY PEAS AND CARROTS
This simple side dish is one you'll rely on often to serve with a variety of main courses. The hint of sugar brings out the vegetables' natural sweetness.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a skillet, saute carrots in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
QUICK CARROTS AND SNAP PEAS WITH LEMONY MUSTARD DRESSING
A bright side dish featuring spring seasonal produce like carrots and snap peas will perk up any Easter dinner table or buffet. The fact that it can serve a crowd while taking only 30 minutes from start to finish makes it a superstar side for special springtime occasions.
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Serves 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
SNOW PEA & CARROT SAUTE
With bright carrot strips and green snow peas, this makes a colorful dish with any entree. Short on time? You can also buy matchstick carrots at the grocery store. Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute snow peas in butter for 3 minutes. Add carrots and garlic; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add remaining ingredients; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON COUSCOUS WITH PEAS AND CARROTS
Categories Vegetable Side Lemon Pea Carrot Spring Couscous Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring broth and 1/4 cup water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook 2 minutes. Add peas; cook fresh peas 4 minutes or frozen peas 1 minute. Add couscous; cook 30 seconds, stirring often. Add lemon juice, lemon peel and butter; stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Season with salt and pepper; serve.
SAUTEED CARROTS
Steps:
- Peel the carrots and cut them diagonally in 1/4-inch slices. You should have about 6 cups of carrots. Place the carrots, 1/3 cup water, the salt, and pepper in a large (10- to 12-inch) saute pan and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and cook over medium-low heat for 7 to 8 minutes, until the carrots are just cooked through. Add the butter and saute for another minute, until the water evaporates and the carrots are coated with butter. Off the heat, toss with the dill or parsley. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.
LEEKS & PEAS IN LEMON BUTTER
You get two veg for the price of one pan with this veggie side dish, and it's a good source of vitamin C
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Side dish, Vegetable
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Boil the leeks in salted water for 6 mins until tender, but still holding their shape. Drain, leaving a little water in the pan, then return the leeks to the pan. Place over a low heat and stir in the peas and butter, cooking until the butter has melted and the peas are hot. Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and serve straight away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.14 milligram of sodium
QUICK AND EASY CARROT AND CHICKPEA SALAD
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; add carrots, chickpeas, parsley, and onion and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 482.9 mg, Sugar 3 g
LEMON-GLAZED CARROTS
Very easy and quick to make!
Provided by REBECCARIVINIUS
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots Glazed Carrot Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place carrots into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until carrots are tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, brown sugar, and lemon juice in the melted butter, stirring often, until sugar has dissolved, 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 84.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh and tender peas: Look for peas that are bright green and plump. Avoid peas that are wrinkled or have brown spots.
- Shred the carrots finely: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Use unsalted butter: This will allow you to control the amount of salt in the dish.
- Add the lemon juice and zest at the end: This will help to brighten the flavors of the dish.
Conclusion:
Lemon butter peas with shredded carrots is a quick and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is light, refreshing, and flavorful, and it pairs well with a variety of main courses. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is sure to become a go-to in your kitchen.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#15-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #preparation #side-dishes #vegetables #dietary
You'll also love