Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable flavors of buttery mint carrots, a culinary masterpiece that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the refreshing essence of mint, all enveloped in a rich, buttery sauce. This vibrant dish not only enchants the palate but also offers a vibrant pop of color to your dining table. Whether you're hosting a special gathering or simply craving a delightful side dish, this recipe promises to elevate your meal to new heights of culinary excellence.
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MINTED CARROTS
The sweet, minty sauce makes these carrots just a bit different. Even my husband, who says he doesn't like carrots, came back for seconds!
Provided by Marlys Davis
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the carrots, recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness. Drain carrots.
- Heat the butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir in the carrots, brown sugar, honey, and mint. Continue to cook and stir until the sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 106.5 mg, Sugar 35.7 g
BUTTERY MINT CARROTS
I reworked an old recipe to blend mint (traditionally a complement to lamb) with buttery-sweet carrots. This quick way of dressing up carrots makes a colorful accompaniment for other meats as well.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add carrots; cook until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside. In the same saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the sugar and mint until blended. Return carrots to pan; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until carrots are tender and evenly coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ROASTED CARROTS WITH HONEY AND MINT
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the carrots on the baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted, remove the pan from the heat. Add the brown sugar and honey, and stir to combine.
- Pour the butter mixture over the carrots. Sprinkle with the mint, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Roast the carrots until tender and lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a platter and garnish with fresh mint.
BUTTERY COOKED CARROTS
Sweet cooked carrots that even my carrot hating family loves. There are never leftovers.
Provided by beckie
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cook carrots in a large pot of boiling water until tender. Drain off most of the liquid, leaving bottom of pan covered with water. Set the carrots aside.
- Stir margarine and brown sugar into the water. Simmer and stir until the margarine melts. Return carrots to the pot, and toss to coat. Cover, and let sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 222.2 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
BUTTERY MINT CARROTS
This is a Taste of Home recipe (so you know it's good) from their April/May 1999 edition. Made it years ago for Mother's Day and it's been a staple in our home ever since. The flavors work very well together.
Provided by januarybride
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add carrots and cook for approximately 8 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and set carrots aside.
- In the same saucepan, melt butter, stir in sugar and mint until well blended.
- Return carrots to the pan. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes until carrots are tender and evenly coated.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.8, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 249.8, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.5, Protein 0.8
THYME (OR MINT) GLAZED CARROTS
Make and share this Thyme (Or Mint) Glazed Carrots recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Clean carrots and cut into desired size and shape.
- Cook in boiling salted water until tender and drain well.
- In empty pan you just used melt the butter and sugar cooking until the sugar has begun to dissolve. Add thyme or mint and stir to mix.
- Add carrots, stirring gently to coat and cook until glazed. You can brown them if you like but I usually cant wait to eat them!
CARROTS WITH MINT
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim off the ends of each carrot and scrape the sides.
- Cut the carrots crosswise into rounds, each about 1/8 inch thick.
- There should be about 4 cups.
- Put the carrot rounds in a saucepan and add the butter, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil. Cover and simmer about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Do not overcook. Remove from the heat.
- Add the mint and cumin and stir to blend. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 126, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 485 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CREAMY MINT CARROTS
I grow a lot of mint, so I'm always looking for creative way to cook with it. This delicious recipe is my son's favorite way to eat carrots.-Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place carrots in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cream to a boil. Stir in cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour over carrots.
Nutrition Facts :
STEAMED CARROTS AND MINT
Provided by Molly Stevens
Categories Side Steam Vegetarian Low Cal High Fiber Carrot Spring Summer Family Reunion Potluck Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place mint sprigs in bottom of large saucepan; place steamer rack in pan. Add just enough water to touch bottom of steamer rack; place carrots on rack. Cover pan and steam over high heat until carrots are just tender, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on size. Transfer carrots to bowl; toss with butter and chopped mint. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper and serve.
Tips:
- For a more intense mint flavor, use fresh mint leaves instead of dried mint.
- If you don't have any butter on hand, you can substitute olive oil or coconut oil.
- If you want the carrots to have a bit of a kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- To make the dish a bit more substantial, add a protein source such as chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- Serve the carrots as a side dish or as a main course with a side of rice or quinoa.
Conclusion:
Buttery Mint Carrots are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The carrots are tender and flavorful, with a hint of mint that adds a refreshing touch. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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