Honey Glazed Pea Pods and Carrots
Honey Glazed Pea Pods and Carrots is a tasty upgrade to a classic vegetable side dish that the kids may even eat!
Servings: 4 People
Cost: 3.00
Ingredients
- ¾ Cup Water
- 4 Medium Carrots, Peeled and Sliced
- 8 oz. Sugar Snap Or Snow Peas, Trimmed
- 2 Tbs. Butter
- ½ tsp. Cornstarch
- 2 Tbs. Honey
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add the carrots, cover and cook until tender but a still a little crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add the pea pods and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes; drain and set aside.
- Return the saucepan to the stove and melt the butter, then stir in the cornstarch.
- Add the carrots, peas and honey to the pan.
- Season with Salt and Pepper
- Gently stir over medium heat until the carrots and pea pods are coated with the glaze and heated through; 1-2 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy!
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Notes
- Pea Pods – Sugar Snap or Snow Peas both work for this recipe.
- Frozen Pea Pods - Use frozen sugar snap peas if fresh are too expensive or not available where you shop.
- Butter and Honey – Adjust the butter and honey amounts to your family’s liking.
- Steamed Vegetables – If you prefer steamed vegetables over boiled, steam your vegetables and move forward with the recipe as directed.