Honey-Butter Peas and Carrots

Name: Honey-Butter Peas and Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h 20 min
Total time: 5 h 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound carrots, sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup honey; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5-1/4 hours

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This classic combination of peas and carrots is enriched with a handful of flavor enhancers. Slow cooking allows the ingredients to meld for maximum richness. —Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California

Ingredients

1 pound carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup honey
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas

Directions

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 5 hours. Stir in peas. Cook, covered, on high 15-25 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 106 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

This classic combination of peas and carrots is enriched with a handful of flavor enhancers. Slow cooking allows the ingredients to meld for maximum richness. —Theresa Kreyche, Tustin, California

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