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Lighter Creamy Carrots And Peas Recipe

This quick and easy recipe elevates simple peas and carrots into a creamy, flavorful side dish. A touch of Molly McButter adds incredible taste without the extra fat, making it a guilt-free delight perfect for a weeknight meal or a healthy addition to your holiday spread. Ready in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 97.4 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lighter Creamy Carrots And Peas

  • 1 pound carrots
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Molly McButter
  • fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

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How to Make Lighter Creamy Carrots And Peas

  1. Wash and trim 1 pound of carrots. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Place carrots in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water in a saucepan.
  3. Cover and steam for 4 minutes.
  4. Add 1 cup of frozen peas to the steamer basket.
  5. Cover and steam for another 3-4 minutes, or until peas are tender-crisp.
  6. Carefully remove the steamer basket and drain the vegetables.
  7. Return the carrots and peas to the saucepan.
  8. Stir in 1 tablespoon of Molly McButter (or substitute with 1 tablespoon of butter and a pinch of salt and pepper).
  9. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

3g

Carbs

5g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Healthy Side Dishes Vegetables Easy Diabetic Low Fat Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Healthy 2 Low In Something Carrots