QUICK-BRAISED CARROTS WITH BUTTER

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I never really enjoyed eating cooked carrots until I found this recipe. It comes from a cookbook by Mark Bittman. I prefer making this with the butter and maple syrup. It makes a great combination.

Provided by Velouria

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices or 1 lb baby carrots
1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon maple syrup or 1 teaspoon sugar
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 -2 tablespoon mint, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except the fresh parsley or mint in a medium saucepan over high heat, bring to a boil, and cover.
  • Turn heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover saucepan and raise the heat a little.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and carrots are cooking in butter or oil.
  • Lower the heat and keep cooking, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender (not mushy), a couple of minutes longer.
  • Taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Garnish with the fresh parsley or mint and enjoy!

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