Quick-Braised Fresh Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas

A flavorful spring side dish features tender carrots and crisp sugar snap peas.

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add carrots, toss, spread into a single layer, and season with salt.

  2. Pour in broth, cover, reduce heat to a low simmer, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, depending on carrot thickness.

  3. Uncover, add garlic and snap peas, cover again, and cook for 2 minutes.

  4. Uncover, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until all liquid evaporates, seasoning with additional salt as needed.

  5. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 152 kcal
Carbohydrate: 16 g
Cholesterol: 16 mg
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Sodium: 265 mg
Sugar: 7 g
Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g