CARROT AND PEA MELANGE

Carrot and Pea Melange image

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 large onion (10 ounces), peeled and coarsely chopped (1 3/4 cups)
3/4 pound carrots (about 6 medium size), peeled and cut into sticks 2 inches long and 1/2-inch thick (2 1/2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen petite or tiny peas
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

Heat the oil over high heat until hot, but not smoking, in a sturdy saucepan. Add the onions, and cook until they are lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Add 1 cup of water, the carrots and the Italian seasoning to the saucepan, cover, and boil gently for 10 minutes. Add the salt, pepper and peas, and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, then stir in the butter. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 140, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 335 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams