Sometimes the best dishes are the simple ones. Tendergreen peas and sweet carrots are cooked with just a hint of dill, then tossed in butter for a quick side dish that goes great with anything!
We love any recipe that takes less than 10 minutes to prepare
Ingredients
VEGETABLES For this recipe, we use frozen peas but fresh works as well. If using fresh, they’ll need to be boiled for about 6 minutes before adding to the pan. If using baby carrots in place of whole carrots, cut them in half lengthwise. SEASONING Dried dill makes this easy since I often have it on hand. If using fresh dill, sprinkle in just before serving. BUTTER Butter, salt & pepper make everything better.
Variations
For more color, add canned or frozen corn when cooking the peas. Mix in cooked long-grain brown rice for a heartier side. Frozen diced potatoes can be added to peas & carrots as well! To make a creamy peas and carrots casserole, add a bit of heavy cream with the peas.
What to Serve With
Butter peas and carrots are easy enough for every day, but especially great on the holiday table alongside ham with brown sugar glaze or honey baked ham.
Leftovers
Buttery peas and carrots make great leftovers! Keep them in the refrigerator up to 3 days in a covered container and reheat in the microwave. Since these aren’t sweetened, leftovers can be added to a soup, stew, or stir fry! To freeze leftovers, place them in a zippered bag labeled with the date on the outside and they will keep in the freezer up to 6 weeks
Savory Side Dishes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Carrots – so easy to make Buttery Stuffed Artichokes – with Panko breading Roasted Brussel Sprouts – ready in 30 minutes Creamy Asparagus – stovetop version Green Peas with Bacon – use frozen or canned peas Steamed Carrots – freezer friendly Roasted Broccoli and Carrots – savory & delicious Dill & Butter Peas – full of fresh dill
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