Best Green Sugar Snap Peas And Carrots With Fresh Mint Recipes

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CARROTS WITH SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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With a mild hint of cumin, these veggies from Linda Foreman of Locust Grove, Oklahoma can go with just about any dish. And because they're so colorful, they'll perk up any plate!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced carrots, thawed and patted dry
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound fresh sugar snap peas
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted or 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

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.

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SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH MINT



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Simple and quick to prepare. Sugar snap peas are quickly fried with green onion and garlic, and tossed with fresh mint leaves. Wonderful use for spring garden vegetables. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Provided by ORNERY

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons olive oil
¾ pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
3 green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sugar snap peas, green onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 4 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 74.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

QUICK CARROTS AND SNAP PEAS WITH LEMONY MUSTARD DRESSING



Quick Carrots and Snap Peas with Lemony Mustard Dressing image

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

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut on the bias into 1/4-inch-thick slices (4 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed if stringy, halved on the bias

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.

ORANGE-GLAZED CARROTS AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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From Betty's Soul Food Collection... File this one under "24-carat side dishes"-with carrots and sugar snap peas glazed in a sweet orange marmalade-prepared in only 15 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots
1 cup frozen sugar snap peas
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

SUGAR SNAP PEA AND CARROT SAUTE



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Make and share this Sugar Snap Pea and Carrot Saute recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pedspeech

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sugar snap peas
1 cup diagonally cut carrot
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Coat pan with cooking spray.
  • Add sugar snap peas and carrot, saute 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Remove from heat, stir in remaining ingredients.

BUTTERED GREEN SUGAR SNAP PEAS



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Here is an incredibly simple, incredibly fast side dish that makes the most of great ingredients. The flavors are summery, but go equally well in a fall repast.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound sugar snap peas
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon shredded fresh mint

Steps:

  • Pluck off and discard the string from each pea pod.
  • Bring salted water to boil; there should be enough to cover peas when added. Add peas. When water returns to a boil, cook about 3 minutes. Do not overcook. Drain.
  • Return peas to saucepan. Add pepper, salt, butter and mint. Stir to blend until the pieces are well coated and hot. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 100, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 284 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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