Description
Creamed peas and carrots is a simple and comforting side dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, cook peas and carrots in boiling water until tender.
- Drain and set aside.
- In the same saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Add peas and carrots to the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats.
- You can use heavy cream for a richer sauce.
- Add herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: creamed peas and carrots