SPICED BUTTER-GLAZED CARROTS

Spiced Butter-Glazed Carrots image

Provided by Annacia

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled, cut into thin slices, then each slice cut into strips
4 whole green cardamom pods, smashed
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 1/2 lbs medium carrots, peeled, cut on deep diagonal into 1/3-inch-thick ovals (about 14)
1 cup low sodium chicken broth (may need more)
white pepper

Steps:

Melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat.
Add onion, ginger, cardamom pods with seeds, and garlic; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until onion is soft, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes.
Add carrots; stir to coat.
Add 1 cup chicken broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until just tender, about 8 minutes.
Uncover, increase heat to high, and boil until butter glazes carrots, tossing occasionally, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.
Do ahead Can be made 2 hours ahead. Rewarm over medium heat, adding more broth by tablespoonfuls as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.6, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 125, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 2.1