Orange- or Lemon-Glazed Snap Peas and Carrots

Submitted by KateL

"Entered for safe-keeping, I love my veggies! These should be kid-friendly as well. From Woman's World 11/8/10."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 16 ounces frozen sugar snap peas
• 1⁄2 cup shredded carrot
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon grated orange zest or 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

directions

1. In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, basil, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until just tender, about 3-5 minutes.
2. Add orange juice, bring to boil.
3. Stir in snap peas and carrots. Reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 4 minutes.
4. Remove from heat. Add parsley and zest; transfer to serving bowl.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

Oh yum, this was so good! I loved the orange flavor, it really gave it a kick! Thanks!