Quick-Braised Fresh Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas

Quick-Braised Fresh Carrots and Sugar Snap Peas

This seasonal veggie side dish with carrots and sugar snap peas is flavorful and perfect for spring cooking.
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  • Serves: 4 persons

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter melts and the pan is hot, add carrots and toss well. Spread the carrots out into a single layer and season with salt.
  2. Step 2

    Add broth and cover, reducing heat to a low simmer. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, depending on the thickness of your carrots.
  3. Step 3

    Uncover and add garlic and snap peas on top of carrots. Cover and cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. Step 4

    Uncover and turn up the heat to medium-high. Cook until all of the liquid cooks off and season again with salt to taste.
  5. Step 5

    Remove from heat and top with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil (if using).
  6. Step 6

    Serve and enjoy!