Best Lighter Creamy Carrots And Peas Recipes

COMFORTING CREAMED PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Prepare peas and carrots according to the package directions, adding the sugar.
• While peas and carrots cook, melt butter in a medium saucepan and then add flour, salt and pepper to form a roux. Cook for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk over medium heat and bring to a boil. Boil for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, then add dill and cook until thickened and bubbly.
• When peas and carrots are cooked, drain them and place in your serving bowl. Pour cream sauce over vegetables and stir to thoroughly combine. Serve.

CREAMED PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Cook carrots in water to cover until tender.
• Add peas; cook 5 more minutes.
• Melt butter in saucepan.
• Add flour, salt, and pepper.
• Slowly stir in milk.
• Bring to a boil, boil 1 minute.
• Drain carrots and peas, mix with creamed mixture.
• Heat through.
• Put in serving bowl; sprinkle with paprika.

CREAMED PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Add peas; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return vegetables and reserved liquid to the pan., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, pepper and cream until smooth. Stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

CREAMY PEAS-N-CARROTS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place carrots in a saucepan with a small amount of water, cover, and cook for 6 minutes over medium heat.
• Add onions, bring to a boil, and then reduce heat.
• Cover pan and allow to simmer for 5 minutes and then drain.
• Add peas to carrots and toss.
• In a shallow 3 quart baking dish, add 4 cups of vegetables, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and top with remaining vegetables.
• In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat, then stir in flour, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
• Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
• Bring milk to a boil, and stir for 2 minutes.
• Pour milk mixture over vegetables.
• Put remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and cracker crumbs in a skillet, cook and stir over medium heat until toasted.
• Sprinkle crackers over casserole, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

BUTTERED BABY CARROTS AND SWEET PEAS

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute carrots in butter for 5 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are done.