Description
A delightful and easy-to-make side dish, these Honey Mustard Carrots and Peas are a perfect blend of sweet, tangy flavors that complement each other wonderfully. The carrots are tender, the peas are vibrant, and the honey mustard sauce ties everything together beautifully.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4– to 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1/2 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and swirl the pan until it is melted.
- Add the carrots, salt, and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are golden.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the peas, then pour the apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and Dijon mustard over the peas and carrots. Sprinkle in the dried parsley (if using fresh, you’ll want to add it near the end), and stir to coat completely.
- Cover and simmer 5-10 minutes until the carrots are cooked through and tender.
- Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Honey Mustard Carrots, Peas, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Easy
