Kickedupcarrots Recipes

KICKED UP SPICED CARROTS

Steps:

• Quarter carrots lengthwise and then cut into about 2-1/2-inch pieces.
• Heat butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Add in the carrot sticks and sauté uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until just slightly softened.
• Add in brown sugar stirring until the sugar is dissolved and melted.
• Stir in water, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon and cayenne; toss to combine and simmer covered until the carrots are desired tenderness and the liquid is reduced to a glaze (about 8-10 minutes).

20 CARROT RECIPES: PERFECT SAUTEED CARROTS & MORE!

Steps:

• Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into rounds (on the bias).
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the carrots and cover. Cook for 4 minutes without stirring.
• Remove the lid, stir, and add the 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Continue to saute uncovered 3 to 4 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh herbs and a few more pinches kosher salt to taste. Serve immediately.

BUTTERY COOKED CARROTS

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.