Lighter Creamy Carrots and Peas

Preparation time: 10 min	Servings: 4
Cooking time: 10 min

Ingredients:

1 tsp unsalted butter

1/2 tsp salt, to taste

3/4 lb carrots, thinly sliced

1/2 lb green peas, thawed

1 oz cream cheese, room temperature, cut up

1/4 tsp white pepper

Cooking Directions:

Place carrots in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam 4 minutes. Add peas and steam 3-4 minutes or until peas are tender. Drain and return vegetables to saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and toss.

Nutritionist Recommended For:

Low Calories

Low Cholesterol

Nutrition Facts

Calories 110

% Calories From Fat 31.1%

Total Fat 3.8g

Saturated Fats 2.2g

Mono-unsaturated Fats 1g

Poly-unsaturated Fats 0.3g

Cholesterol 10mg

Sodium 430mg

Total Carbohydrates 15g

Dietary Fiber 5g

Sugar 6g

Protein 4.2g

More Information

Vitamins

Thiamin B1 0.2 mg

Vitamin B12 0.032 mcg

Vitamin K 25 mcg

Vitamin A 16000 IU

Niacin B3 1.5 mg

Pantothenic Acid 0.29 mg

Riboflavin B2 0.11 mg

Vitamin C 13 mg

Vitamin D 0 IU

Vitamin B6 0.2 mg

Vitamin E 0.94 mg

Choline 25 mg

Minerals

Manganese 0.33 mg

Magnesium 23 mg

Calcium 45 mg

Zinc 0.67 mg

Phosphorus 79 mg

Copper 0.087 mg

Fluoride 40 mcg

Selenium 1.7 mcg

Sodium 430 mg

Potassium 290 mg

Iron 1.3 mg

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