Carrot And Pea Melange Recipes

PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the carrots and saute until they are tender. Add the peas and salt and pepper to taste and saute until they are thawed and cooked through. Stir in the chopped basil before serving.

BUTTERY PEAS AND CARROTS

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute carrots in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

CARROT AND PEA MELANGE

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.

CARROT, TURNIP AND SNOW PEA MELANGE

Steps:

• Scrape and trim the turnips. Cut them in half crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Stack the slices, and cut them into batons 1/4-inch wide.
• Scrape the carrots and cut them into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Then cut the pieces into 1/4-inch slices, and then into batons the same size as the turnips.
• Trim off and discard the tips of the snow peas.
• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet, and add the turnips and carrots. Cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the onions and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Add the snow peas, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, for about 4 minutes or until tender. Add the vinegar and coriander, cook briefly, toss and stir well.

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.

PEA POD CARROT MEDLEY

Steps:

• Place carrots and water to cover in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Add peas; simmer, covered, until peas are crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain and remove vegetables from pan; set aside., In same pan, mix remaining ingredients until cornstarch is dissolved; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add vegetables; toss to coat.

CARROT, CHICKPEA AND QUINOA MELANGE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic, cayenne, and cumin and stir 30 seconds.
• Add carrots, garbanzos, and broth and bring to boil.
• Add quinoa and simmer, covered, 30 minutes or until quinoa has absorbed all liquid.
• Season with salt and pepper and stir in parsley.