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This simple side dish was full of flavor. Added bonus, the contrast between the carrots and peas made it a beautiful dish, too. We’ll include this recipe frequently in our every day menu planning, and it is definitely being added to holiday meals!

Savory Carrots

  • Course: Side
  • Cuisine: American
  • Author: Adapted from The Good Housekeeping Woman’s Home Cook Book 1909 Edition
  • Prep: 5 minutes
  • Cook: 15 minutes
  • Ready in: 20 minutes
  • Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 carrots
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 3 T butter
  • 1/2 C green peas
  • parsley to garnish

Instructions:

  1. Peel carrots and cut into straws.
  2. Add carrots to boiling water and cook for 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain carrots when done.
  3. Toss with carrots the salt, onion powder, and pepper. Meanwhile, melt the butter in the pot.
  4. Return carrots to the melted butter and mix well. Cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes to blend flavors. When done place carrots in a serving bowl, add the peas on top, and garnish with the parsley.

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Rating: 1 out of 5.