Peas and Carrots

This simple Peas and Carrots recipe is made with frozen peas and fresh carrots, a little garlic and a little butter. It’s a simple delicious vegetable side dish for you to serve with chicken or fish.

Our easy frozen peas and carrots are a classic vegetable side dish. They take about 15 minutes to make so they’re perfect for busy weeknights. holidays and special occasions.  

Why We Love This Recipe

• Classic Side Dish. This is a classic side dish recipe that we have made many times over the years.  A little added garlic and butter makes these carrots and peas SO good!
• Quick and Easy. This is a great go-to recipe when you need an easy side dish to make.
• Budget Friendly. This recipe is inexpensive to make and only requires a handful of ingredients.

Frozen Peas And Carrots Recipe Ingredients

• Peas. We use frozen peas for this recipe.
• Carrots. But we use fresh carrots.
• Garlic.  Fresh minced garlic adds flavor to the mix.
• Butter.  Add a little unsalted butter for a nice buttery flavor.
• Water. A little water is added to steam the vegetables.
• Seasoning. We just use a little salt and fresh ground black pepper to season these peas and carrots.

Find printable recipe with the measurements below.

How To Make Peas And Carrots

1. Remove Peas From Freezer. Remove the peas from the freezer so they can begin to thaw.
2. Prep Carrots. Peel the carrots, then rinse them under cold water. Pat them dry and chop them into small dice not much larger than the size of the peas. 
3. Saute Carrots. Heat skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter to melt. Add the carrots and garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add the water to the skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer on low for 3-5 minutes, or until the carrots are just fork tender but still firm (we don’t want carrots that fall apart when a fork is inserted). 
4. Add Peas.  Add the peas to the skillet and stir. Continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes. It’s perfectly fine if they’re still slightly frozen when you add them to the skillet. They just need a few minutes to cook.
5. Season. While the peas and carrots are still hot, add 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter to the top of them to melt if you want extra buttery tasting veggies. Stir and then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
6. Serve. Serve right away while still warm.

Tips For Making The Best Frozen Peas and Carrots

• Cut the ends off the carrots, peel them and then dice them fairly small so they are just a little larger than the peas. That way they will all cook evenly and in the same amount of time.
• Depending on thickness that you cut the carrots, cooking time may vary.
• While the peas carrots are still hot in the skillet, add 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter to melt over them, then toss. This is optional, but its how we love to serve them.

Storing Leftovers

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If properly stored, they should last 3-5 days.
• To reheat, heat 2-3 tablespoons of water in a skillet and add the leftover peas and carrots to the pan and cook on low for 3-5 minutes or until they are heated through. Add more water if needed. 

Serving Suggestions

 Add these peas and carrots to grain bowls and salads, or you can serve them with fish, roast turkey, or any of our simple chicken recipes.

• Boursin Chicken
• BBQ Baked Chicken Thighs
• Italian Dressing Chicken
• Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs
• Marinated Greek Chicke

More Easy Side Dish Recipes

• Oven Roasted Carrots
• Sautéed Vegetables
• Steamed Broccoli
• How to Boil Corn on the Cobb

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Yield: 8 Servings

Peas and Carrots

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

This simple Peas and Carrots recipe is made with frozen peas and fresh carrots, a little garlic and a little butter. It's a simple delicious vegetable side dish for you to serve with chicken or fish.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh carrots, diced
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1/4 cup water
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Remove the peas from the freezer so they can begin to thaw.
2. Peel the carrots, then rinse them under cold water. Pat them dry and chop them into small dice not much larger than the size of the peas. 
3. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add the butter to melt. Add the carrots and garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add the water to the skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer on low for 3-5 minutes, or until the carrots are just fork tender but still firm (we don't want carrots that fall apart when a fork is inserted). 
4. Add the peas to the skillet and stir. Continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes. It's perfectly fine if they're still slightly frozen when you add them to the skillet. They just need a few minutes to cook.
5. While the peas and carrots are still hot, add 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter to the top of them to melt if you want extra buttery tasting veggies. Stir and then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Notes

Tips For Making The Best Frozen Peas and Carrots

• Cut the ends off the carrots, peel them and then dice them fairly small so they are just a little larger than the peas. That way they will all cook evenly and in the same amount of time.
• Depending on thickness that you cut the carrots, cooking time may vary.
• While the peas carrots are still hot in the skillet, add 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter to melt over them, then toss. This is optional, but its how we love to serve them.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 110Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 81mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 4g

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