Are you looking for a quick and flavorful side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of carrots? Look no further! This recipe for Quick Braised Carrots with Butter is an easy and delicious way to elevate your next meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a dish that is both tender and bursting with flavor. So gather your ingredients, heat up a skillet, and let's get started on making this delightful side dish!
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QUICK-BRAISED CARROTS WITH BUTTER
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
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!
BUTTER-BRAISED CARROTS AND LEEKS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim the tops of the carrots. Scrub the carrots well but do not peel; halve lengthwise. Wash the chopped leeks thoroughly.
- Melt the butter in a wide pot over medium heat. Add the leeks and 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss to coat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 8 minutes. Add the carrots, lemon zest, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 cup water. Cover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender, 15 to 20 more minutes.
- Add half of the herbs, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste; toss. Transfer the vegetables to a platter and top with the remaining herbs.
HERB BRAISED CARROTS
Quick and delicious way to dress up carrots. The different spices create a unique flavor while the butter and broth help soften the carrots to perfection.
Provided by Shyla Lane
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat until completely melted. Add carrots and shallot to pan; cook and stir until the carrots are coated in butter and shallots are slightly soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir vegetable stock, thyme, ground nutmeg, and ground sumac into the carrots; cover pan, reduce heat to low, and cook and stir until most of the liquid has disappeared, about 15 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat and garnish carrots with rosemary, sage, salt, and white pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 117.6 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
BUTTERED CARROTS
Braise your new-season vegetables in rich butter with a sprinkle of sugar to bring out the sweetness
Provided by Jeremy Lee
Categories Lunch, Side dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place the carrots in a wide, shallow pan, add just enough water to cover them, then add the sugar and butter. Simmer over a medium heat until the liquid has evaporated and the carrots are cooked through - they should be glazed and shiny. Season and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
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
BROWNED BUTTER CARROTS
Come home to this delicious carrots side dish that's ready in 45 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut carrots in half lengthwise; cut into 2-inch pieces (cut any thick pieces in half lengthwise). In 12-inch or larger skillet, cook butter over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to brown. Add carrots, salt and pepper; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until carrots are tender.
- Pour water into skillet. Cover; cook 10 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and vinegar; cook uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until carrots are glazed and most of liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Garnish with thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 322 mg
NO-PEEL BRAISED CARROTS
Don't waste time peeling and chopping carrots - just braise baby carrots with butter, sugar and fennel seeds for the perfect side dish
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Side dish
Time 35m
Yield Serves 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable stock, then tip the carrots into a deep frying pan. Add the butter, sugar, fennel seeds and the hot stock. Season to taste.
- Simmer, uncovered, over a medium heat for 25-30 mins or until the carrots are cooked through and the liquid is reduced and glossy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
BUTTERED CARROTS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut the carrots into very thin slices. Place them in a small skillet and add salt, pepper, sugar, water and butter.
- Cover the pan and cook over medium heat, shaking the skillet occasionally. Cook about 8 minutes until the carrots are tender, the liquid has disappeared and the carrots are slightly glazed. Take care they do not burn. Sprinkle the parsley over them and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 76, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 313 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BUTTER BAKED CARROTS
If you're looking for a quick-to-fix side dish, look no further. Gladys De Boer of Castleford, Idaho covers colorful carrots in a rich cream sauce in a rich cream sauce before finishing the casserole with a crispy and golden bread crumb topping.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add carrots. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in another saucepan, saute celery and onion in 3 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Drain carrots; place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with the white sauce. Melt the remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GARLICKY, BUTTERED CARROTS
This is one of the few occasions when overcrowding the skillet is a good thing. These carrots are cooked in fat (schmaltz, olive oil, butter), with a pinch of something spicy (red-pepper flakes, cayenne, even hot paprika), sort of half-steaming on top of each other until just tender (no mushy carrots here, please). At the end, they are seasoned with a bit of finely grated or chopped garlic off the heat, which quiets the garlicky punchiness without extinguishing it entirely. Like a sandwich cut into triangles, the fact that the carrots are sliced into rounds makes them taste above-average delicious.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories easy, quick, vegetables, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt chicken fat in a large skillet over medium-high heat. (If using butter, melt until lightly foamy and starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.) Add olive oil and red-pepper flakes, if using, swirling to bloom a bit in the butter. Add carrots and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until carrots are just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. (They should be simply softened, like al dente pasta, not soft or mushy.)
- Remove pan from heat, and add garlic, tossing to coat, and transfer to serving bowl.
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots: For the best flavor and texture, choose young, tender carrots. Look for carrots that are smooth, firm, and brightly colored.
- Wash the carrots thoroughly: Scrub the carrots under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Cut the carrots evenly: Cutting the carrots evenly will help them cook evenly. Aim for carrot pieces that are about 2 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
- Use a good quality butter: The type of butter you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Use a high-quality, unsalted butter for the best results.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the carrots, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Season the carrots well: Season the carrots with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. This will help to enhance their flavor.
- Cook the carrots until tender: Cook the carrots until they are tender but still slightly firm. This will usually take about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve the carrots immediately: Serve the carrots immediately after they are cooked. This will help to preserve their flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Braised carrots are a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give braised carrots a try. You won't be disappointed!
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