Ingredients

2 pounds baby carrots, tops trimmed

1 1/2 pounds snap peas

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Coarse salt and ground pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Preparation

In a large straight-sided skillet, bring 1/2 cup water to a simmer over medium. Add carrots, cover, and cook 3 minutes. Add snap peas, cover, and cook until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add butter and cook, stirring, until butter melts and coats vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, sprinkle with chives.