LAST MINUTE CARROTS

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A very quick way of cooking carrots for when time is short! I have been using this recipe for 30years LOL. Edited to add: I now have a julienne peeler (like a potato peeler only it cuts nice slim sticks) and this recipe is ideal for cooking carrots shredded with it. :)

Provided by Jen T

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 carrots (peeled and coarsley grated or use a julienne peeler)
1 tablespoon butter
2 -3 tablespoons water
salt and pepper
finely chopped parsley, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • In medium size saucepan melt butter with water and add salt and pepper.
  • Add the carrots, cover tightly and cook over high heat until steam forms, then slowly (lower heat) for 4-5minutes or until carrots are tender.
  • (young carrots will not need this long).
  • If desired add some finely chopped parsley before serving.
  • (There should be no liquid remaining in saucepan at the end of cooking Enjoy:).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.5, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 62.7, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 0.6

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