Slow-Cooked Lemony Spring Veggies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hours 10 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
These spuds do a slow simmer with carrots and onion for a comfort side that bucks up any entree. Finish the dish with a sprinkle of chives. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Ingredients
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4 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped
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1-1/2 pounds baby red potatoes, quartered
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3 tablespoons butter, melted
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 cup frozen peas, thawed
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1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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1/4 cup minced fresh chives
Directions
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1.
Place carrots and onion in a 4-qt. slow cooker; top with potatoes. Drizzle with melted butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 4-5 hours.
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2.
Add peas to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on high until heated through, 10-15 minutes. Stir in lemon zest. Sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 141 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
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