Sugar Peas and Carrots in Lime Butter

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Sugar Peas and Carrots in Lime Butter

 

2 ounces butter

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. lime juice

1/2 tsp. soft brown sugar

1/4 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into thin diagonal slices

1/4 lb. sugar snap peas, washed and stringed

1/8 tsp. lime zest

 

Heat butter in a heavy nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, cook over

low heat 1 minute. Add juice and sugar. Cook, stirring over heat until sugar has

completely dissolved. Add peas and carrots. Cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes,

or until tender but still crisp. Serve garnished with lime zest.

Makes 4 servings.