Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 8 t0 10 minutes
Spring is the perfect time to introduce kids to vegetables, especially in-season carrots and peas. This simple recipe makes carrots more inviting by making them look like pasta. All it takes is a veggie peeler and a quick saute and you have yourself an irresistibly delicious side dish fitting for any meal.
by Meredith Steele
What you'll need
- 4 carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme, optional
Notes:
makes 4 servings
How to make it
- With a vegetable peeler, peel the carrots into long ribbons.
- In a saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add carrot ribbons and saute until the carrots begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Next, add peas and saute for an additional 3 minutes or until the peas are cooked and are bright green. Add salt to taste and herbs, if using. Serve.
