Buttered Snow Peas and Carrots

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2 servings Preparation 5 min  Cooking 10 min 100 calories per serving  Ingredients 2 carrots 200 g 1 3/4 cup snow peas 170 g 1 tbsp butter, unsalted 14 g 1 tbsp chives, fresh [optional] 3 g 1 pinch salt [optional] 0.1 g ground pepper to taste Method Prepare the carrots and snow peas. Cut the carrots crosswise on the diagonal into thin slices (about ½ cm) Cut the snow peas crosswise on the diagonal into about ½ cm pieces. In a large saucepan of boiling water blanch the carrots for 5 min, until they are crisp-tender (al dente). Add the snow peas and continue to cook for 1 min, then drain them well. Put the vegetables back into the pan, add the butter, then salt and pepper to taste. Heat the vegetables over low heat, stirring, about 2 min, or until the butter is melted. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve.