Orange- or Lemon-Glazed Snap Peas and Carrots

Name: Orange- or Lemon-Glazed Snap Peas and Carrots
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

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Recipe 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

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

tablespoons butter
1

onion, chopped (1 cup)
1

teaspoon dried basil
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teaspoon salt
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teaspoon pepper
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cup orange juice or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
16

ounces frozen sugar snap peas
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cup shredded carrot
2

tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
¹⁄₂

teaspoon grated orange zest or 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

DIRECTIONS

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.
Add orange juice, bring to boil.
Stir in snap peas and carrots. Reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 4 minutes.
Remove from heat. Add parsley and zest; transfer to serving bowl.