Best Thanksgiving Peas Carrots Recipes

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DEEP DISH PEA AND VEGETABLE CASSEROLE



Deep Dish Pea and Vegetable Casserole image

A creamy deep-dish casserole featuring everyone's favorite: PEAS! Don't be afraid of these little green morsels of goodness. And consider this one for a change-up this Thanksgiving instead of the same-old same-old green bean and soggy deep-fried onion casserole.

Provided by Terry E.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Peas

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chopped cauliflower
1 cup sliced carrots
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound frozen peas, thawed
1 onion, chopped
1 cup green beans
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower and carrots, cover, and steam until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir flour into butter to make a smooth mixture; cook for 1 minute. Stir milk, sugar, salt, and black pepper into the flour mixture; continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold cauliflower, carrots, peas, onion, green beans, green bell pepper, and garlic into the sauce to coat. Mix 1 cup Cheddar cheese into the vegetable mixture. Transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese over the dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until top is golden and cheese is bubbly, about 30 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 29.5 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 512.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

HONEY-BUTTER PEAS AND CARROTS



Honey-Butter Peas and Carrots image

This classic combination of peas and carrots is enriched with a handful of flavor enhancers. Slow cooking allows the ingredients to meld for maximum richness. -Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 5h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5 hours. Stir in peas. Cook, covered, on high 15-25 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMED PEAS AND CARROTS



Creamed Peas and Carrots image

Creamy sauce with a simple salt and pepper seasoning nicely complements peas and carrots in this colorful side dish. -Gayleen Grote, Battle View, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 medium carrots, sliced
2 cups frozen peas
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

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.

Nutrition Facts :

ROASTED CARROTS AND PEAS



Roasted Carrots and Peas image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat a rimmed baking sheet in a 450 degrees F oven. Quarter 1 1/2 pounds carrots lengthwise and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon each ground coriander and ground ginger, and salt to taste. Spread on the hot baking sheet and roast 20 minutes; stir in 1 cup thawed frozen peas and roast 4 more minutes. Toss with chopped parsley and lime juice.

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