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.

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.

ROASTED CARROTS AND PEAS

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.

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.

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.

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.

QUICK AND EASY CARROT AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; add carrots, chickpeas, parsley, and onion and toss to coat.

GLAZED CARROTS WITH PEAS

Steps:

• Place the carrots in a medium-size saucepan with 125ml water, 50g butter, 1 tsp sugar and ½ tsp sea salt. Bring the liquid to a simmer, cover, then cook over a low heat for 10-12 mins, stirring occasionally. Turn the heat up, then cook, uncovered, for 10-12 mins, stirring occasionally until all the liquid evaporates and they are glossy and coated,.
• Towards the end of this time, place the peas in a medium-size saucepan with remaining butter and sugar, ½ tsp salt and 50ml water. Bring this to a simmer over a high heat, then cook for several mins, stirring or tossing the peas frequently until they are tender and have turned a beautiful luscious green. Drain and combine these in a serving dish with the carrots. Tuck in a few mint leaves, if you like.