Description
A quick and vibrant vegetarian dish featuring snap peas, sweet carrot ribbons, and a garlic butter glaze. The combination of crisp snap peas and tender carrots offers a balance of textures, enhanced by the richness of garlic butter and a bright lemon finish. Ready in 20 minutes with minimal effort, this side dish is perfect for healthy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
2 cups snap peas
1 1/2 cups carrots, julienned or grated
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Peel and julienne carrots using a vegetable peeler
Rinse snap peas under running water, trim both ends
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes
Add carrots first, sauté 3 minutes until beginning to soften
Stir in snap peas and garlic, cook 2-3 minutes rotating for even browning
Drizzle lemon juice during final minute to brighten flavors
Season with sea salt and black pepper
Transfer to serving dish, garnish with fresh parsley
Notes
Unsalted butter ensures seasoning control
Use frozen snap peas if fresh not available; thaw completely
Heavy skillet recommended for even heat distribution
Adjust lemon juice to taste based on acidity preference
Carrots julienned yield better caramelization than diced
Addition of parsley is optional but highly recommended for freshness
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Trending
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2.3g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Protein: 1.1g
- Cholesterol: 16mg
