Description
Slow Cooker Peas and Carrots is a comforting, vibrant dish that elevates any meal with its sweet, tender vegetables simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make side dish offers a delightful combination of flavors and colors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh green peas
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by plugging it in and setting it to low heat.
- Wash the peas and carrots thoroughly. Slice larger carrots into bite-sized pieces.
- In the slow cooker, combine the peas, carrots, vegetable broth, butter, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to mix.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
- About 30 minutes before serving, check for doneness and stir gently before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg