Description
Slow Cooker Peas and Carrots is a comforting side dish that brings together the natural sweetness of fresh peas and carrots, enhanced by rich butter and aromatic thyme. This easy recipe transforms humble ingredients into a vibrant and flavorful accompaniment, perfect for family meals or holiday gatherings. Simply set it and forget it while the slow cooker works its magic to create tender, delicious veggies that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh peas (or frozen)
- 3 medium-sized carrots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by setting it to low heat.
- Peel and slice the carrots into even rounds.
- In the slow cooker, combine sliced carrots, peas, butter cubes, vegetable broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to mix.
- Secure the lid on the slow cooker and let cook on low for 4-5 hours until veggies are fork-tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, check for tenderness; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg