Skip to main content

Glazed Carrots and Snow Peas

Recipe Image
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes: 3 cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

2 cups baby carrots
2 cups snow peas
1 Tablespoon margarine or butter
½ teaspoon cornstarch
2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Bring a pan of water to a boil. Boil carrots for 7 to 9 minutes and remove from water. Boil pea pods for 2 to 3 minutes and remove from water.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt margarine or butter. Add the cornstarch to the skillet and stir in to margarine or butter.
  4. Add the cooked carrots, snow peas and brown sugar to the skillet. Heat and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

    Photo and recipe adapted from Nutrition Matters.

Notes

  • No baby carrots? Cut regular-sized carrots in thin disks and cook with snow peas and brown sugar.

You might also like...

Recipes A-Z

Veggie Skillet Eggs
Photo of Veggie Skillet Eggs

Veggie Skillet Eggs

Quick and healthy breakfast packed with veggies and cheddar cheese.
Prepare:
5 minutes
Cook:
5 minutes
Makes:
8 wedges
Burrito Soup
Photo of Burrito Soup

Burrito Soup

Tasty, one-pot soup recipe, full of protein and veggies.
Prepare:
5 minutes
Cook:
45 minutes
Makes:
10 Cups
Butternut Squash and Chile Pan-Fry
Photo of Butternut Squash and Chile Pan-Fry

Butternut Squash and Chile Pan-Fry

Healthy make-ahead salad with hearty whole grains, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
Prepare:
30 minutes
Cook:
30 minutes
Makes:
7 Cups
Beef and Broccoli
Portions of Beef and Broccoli recipe

Beef and Broccoli

Prepare:
15 minutes
Cook:
30 minutes
Makes:
7 Cups
Glass of Sunshine Flavored Water
Recipe Image for Glass of Sunshine Flavored Water

Glass of Sunshine Flavored Water

Prepare:
5 minutes
Cook:
0
Makes:
8 cups
Stovetop Sorghum
Sorghum Recipe Image

Stovetop Sorghum

Prepare:
5 minutes
Cook:
1 hour
Makes:
2 1/2 cups