Description
A quick and flavorful side dish featuring tender carrots and sweet peas coated in a tangy honey mustard glaze, perfect for complementing any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4– to 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
Seasonings and Extras
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1/2 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley)
Sauce and Cooking Base
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Heat the Butter: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the unsalted butter and swirl the pan until it is melted, creating a flavorful base for the vegetables.
- Cook Carrots: Add the sliced carrots along with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots turn golden and slightly tender.
- Add Peas and Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the frozen peas, then pour in the apple cider vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and Dijon mustard. Sprinkle the dried parsley (or hold off if using fresh parsley) and stir well to thoroughly coat the vegetables in the flavorful honey mustard mixture.
- Simmer Until Tender: Cover the skillet and let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes. This allows the carrots to become fully tender and the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Finish and Serve: If using fresh parsley, sprinkle it over the dish now. Serve the honey mustard carrots and peas immediately as a delicious and vibrant side dish.
Notes
- Fresh parsley adds a bright flavor—add it at the end to maintain its freshness and color.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey for a vegan version.
- Adjust cooking time to your preferred carrot tenderness.
- Use salted butter to reduce added salt if desired.
- For a more intense mustard flavor, increase Dijon mustard slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing and simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: honey mustard carrots, peas side dish, easy vegetable side, sautéed carrots and peas, healthy vegetable recipe
