GLAZED CARROTS WITH THYME

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Cooking carrots in a bit of water, butter, and sugar brings out their delicate flavor and coats them with a thin glaze. Instead of baby carrots, you can substitute medium carrots, cut into thin slices. Dill or parsley would work here as well.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 1/2 pounds baby carrots, peeled and trimmed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large straight-sided skillet, bring 1 1/3 cups water, brown sugar, and butter to a boil over high. Add carrots and reduce heat. Partially cover and simmer until slightly tender, 10 minutes. Uncover and cook, gently tossing often, until carrots are tender and glazed, about 6 minutes. Stir in thyme and cook 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

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