Best 11 Carrots And Snow Peas Recipes

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Carrots and snow peas are two vegetables that go well together in many dishes. They are both sweet and crisp, with a slightly crunchy texture. Carrots are a good source of vitamins A and C, while snow peas are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K. They are also a good source of fiber and folate. When combined, these two vegetables make a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. This article will provide you with a few ideas for cooking carrots and snow peas, so you can enjoy them in all their glory.

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STIR-FRIED SNOW PEAS AND CARROTS



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This is a quick and easy way to prepare snow peas and carrots with an Asian flavor.

Provided by CKLEWIS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
cooking spray
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ pound snow peas
½ cup thinly sliced carrot
½ cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Whisk together the soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl until cornstarch is completely dissolved; set aside.
  • Prepare a skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat; drizzle in the sesame oil. Place the snow peas and carrots in the skillet; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Pour the broth over the vegetables. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low; simmer until vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce mixture; continue to stir-fry until the sauce has thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 467 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

CARROTS AND SNOW PEAS



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This is without question my favorite side dish, both for flavor and ease of preparation. Sherry adds an amazing spark to the vegetables. -Cheryl Donnely, Arvada, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-3/4 cups sliced fresh carrots
2 tablespoons butter
2-3/4 cups fresh snow peas
1 shallot, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sherry or chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron skillet or wok, stir-fry carrots in butter for 3 minutes Add the snow peas, shallot and salt; stir-fry 2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in sherry; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BUTTERED SNOW PEAS AND CARROTS



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Categories     Side     Quick & Easy     Pea     Carrot     Fall     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 to 4 carrots, cut crosswise on the diagonal into 1/8-inch slices (about 1 cup)
1/4 pound snow peas, trimmed, discarding the strings, and cut crosswise on the diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan of boiling water cook the carrots for 3 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender. Add the snow peas, cook the vegetables for 30 seconds, and drain them well. Return the vegetables to the pan, add the butter and salt and pepper to taste, and heat the vegetables over moderately low heat, stirring, until the butter is melted.

ORANGE CHICKEN WITH SNOW PEAS AND CARROTS (COOKING FOR 2)



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If you've only had your local Chinese restaurant's version of orange chicken, you're in for a treat. This lighter, brighter take on a classic is so good, you won't be calling for takeout again.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
1/3 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 oz snow peas, sliced (about 1 cup)
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, toss chicken pieces and soy sauce.
  • In small bowl, beat orange juice and 2 teaspoons cornstarch with whisk until cornstarch is dissolved.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add garlic, gingerroot, orange peel and pepper flakes; stir-fry about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add broth, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, the vinegar and sugar; stir about 30 seconds or until sugar dissolves. Stir orange juice mixture, then add it to skillet. Heat sauce to boiling, stirring. Reduce heat to low; simmer 1 minute. Transfer sauce to bowl; wipe out skillet.
  • Line large rimmed cookie sheet with paper towels.
  • Place 1/4 cup cornstarch in shallow bowl. Toss chicken in cornstarch, coating evenly and gently knocking off any excess; transfer to plate.
  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add coated chicken to hot oil, spacing pieces apart from each other. Fry chicken 5 to 7 minutes, turning once or twice, until deep golden. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to paper towel-lined cookie sheet.
  • In same skillet used for sauce, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add snow peas and carrots; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are just tender. Add chicken and reserved sauce; stir until heated through and thoroughly coated in sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

SLICED CARROTS AND SNOW PEAS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound carrots
1/3 pound snow peas, trimmed
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3 tablespoons chopped scallions
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Peel and trim the carrots and slice them thin.
  • Place the carrots in a saucepan and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 minute. Add the snow peas. Return to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Drain.
  • In a nonstick skillet, melt the butter and add the olive oil. Add the sesame seeds. Cook, stirring until lightly browned; add the carrots and the snow peas, the cumin and the scallions. Check for seasoning, and saute, stirring, for 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 123, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 258 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GLAZED CARROTS AND SNOW PEAS



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This simple but colorful dish goes with just about any kind of meat or fish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sliced carrots
2 tablespoons water
1 cup fresh or frozen snow peas, thawed
1 green onion, sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • Place carrots and water in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add snow peas and onion. Cover and microwave for 45 seconds or until tender; drain. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, butter, salt and pepper until smooth. Stir into vegetables. Microwave, uncovered, for 45-60 seconds minutes or until bubbly around the edges, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts :

ASIAN SNOW PEAS AND CARROTS



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Make and share this Asian Snow Peas and Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 dash red pepper, Crushed
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced on a diagonal cut (bias)
2 teaspoons water
3 ounces frozen snow pea pods (I would use fresh)
2 tablespoons walnuts, Broken
1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon margarine

Steps:

  • In a custard cup stir together 1/4 c water, soy sauce, cornstarch, and crushed red pepper.
  • Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or till thickened and bubbly, stirring every 30 seconds.(You can also just put this mixture in a saucepan and thicken it.).
  • Saute carrot in a little oil over medium heat.
  • Add snow peas and walnuts.
  • Saute till the vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Add soy sauce mixture and serve immediately.

PICKLED NAPA CABBAGE, CARROTS, AND SNOW PEAS



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side     Pea     Carrot     Cabbage     Gourmet     Fat Free     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
3 whole cloves
5 medium carrots, cut into 3- by 1/8-inch matchsticks
3/4 lb snow peas, trimmed and strings discarded
1 1/4 lb Napa cabbage, leaves halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
2 tablespoons thinly sliced seeded fresh mild red chile, such as red jalapeño

Steps:

  • Bring vinegar, sugar, ginger, salt, garlic, and cloves to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat and let steep, uncovered, 30 minutes. Discard cloves.
  • While pickling liquid steeps, blanch carrots in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water 30 seconds, then transfer with a large slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Lift out carrots with slotted spoon and drain in a colander. Transfer to paper towels and pat dry.
  • Blanch snow peas in same pot of boiling water 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water, drain, and pat dry in same manner. Cut each snow pea lengthwise into 4 strips.
  • Blanch cabbage in same pot of boiling water 5 seconds, then transfer to ice water, drain, and pat dry.
  • Just before serving, toss vegetables with pickling liquid and chile in a large bowl.

GLAZED SNOW PEAS AND CARROTS



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"Crunchy glazed snow peas and carrots go together so well," writes Agnes Ward from Stratford, Ontario. "They make a colorful and delicious side dish for a wide variety of entrees."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2/3 cup vegetable broth, divided
1/2 cup sliced carrots
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup fresh snow peas
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 1/3 cup broth, carrots and onion to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4 minutes. Add peas; cook 2 minutes longer. , In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch, lemon juice and remaining broth until smooth. Add to vegetables. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until thickened. , ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SNOW PEAS AND CARROTS



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Make and share this Snow Peas and Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 26m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large carrots, peeled
water
1/4 cup minced shallot
2 tablespoons butter
1 lb fresh snow pea
2 tablespoons dry sherry
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cut the carrots into slices, diagonally.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and add the carrots.
  • Simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Saute the shallots in the butter in a large skillet for 1 minute.
  • Add the carrots and snow peas, turning to coat with butter.
  • Add the sherry and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 57.2, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 2.7

SNOW PEAS, CARROTS AND CABBAGE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound carrots, sliced crosswise
1 pound snow peas, ends trimmed
1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put a large skillet on the stove and fill with about 1 inch water. Add the carrots, snow peas and cabbage. Cover and steam over low heat until tender, about 7 minutes. Add the red wine vinegar and garnish with the chopped almonds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender carrots. Look for carrots that are brightly colored and have no blemishes. Avoid carrots that are limp or have cracks or bruises.
  • Peel and slice the carrots thinly. This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
  • Blanch the carrots before stir-frying. This will help them retain their color and crispness.
  • Use a hot wok or skillet. This will help the carrots caramelize and develop a nice flavor.
  • Stir-fry the carrots quickly. This will help them stay crisp and prevent them from becoming mushy.
  • Add the snow peas towards the end of cooking. This will help them stay crisp and tender.
  • Season the carrots and snow peas with your favorite sauce or seasonings. Some popular options include soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and ginger.

Conclusion:

Carrots and snow peas are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed on their own or with a variety of main courses. They are quick and easy to make, and they can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Give this recipe a try the next time you are looking for a simple and flavorful side dish.

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