Buttery Carrots Recipes

BUTTERED CARROTS

Steps:

• Trim and peel the carrots, and then cut them in half. Cut each half into long, thin matchsticks.
• Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Sprinkle in the sugar, and cook to melt. Add the carrots, and toss until they are coated. Cover carrot mixture, keeping lid slightly askew, and cook until the carrots are just tender, about 3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat with melted butter and sugar. Serve immediately.

BUTTERY CARROTS

Steps:

• Place 2 in. water in a 6-qt. stockpot. Add carrots and onions; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until carrots are crisp-tender, 10-12 minutes., Drain vegetables. Toss with remaining ingredients.

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.

SUPER EASY BUTTERED BABY CARROTS

Steps:

• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Lower the heat to medium and simmer the carrots for 3 to 6 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
• Place the saucepan with the carrots and butter on the burner with the heat off.
• Enjoy!

SIMPLE STEAMED CARROTS WITH BUTTER

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Scrub the carrots and peel them. Cut off and discard the stem end and slice into thin coins on the diagonal.
• Put the sliced carrots in a medium saucepan. Add the water, salt and sugar.
• Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the carrots are tender.
• Drain the carrots and toss with 2 tablespoons butter and chopped parsley, if desired.

BUTTERY CARROTS 'N' ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine carrots, 1/2 cup water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Drain, reserving cooking liquid. Set carrots aside and keep warm., In a large skillet, saute onions in butter for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Add flour; stir until blended. Stir in the salt, honey, sugar, pepper and reserved cooking liquid and remaining water; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in carrots; heat through.

QUICK-BRAISED CARROTS WITH BUTTER

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!

BUTTERED CARROTS

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.

BROWNED BUTTER CARROTS

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.

GARLICKY, BUTTERED CARROTS

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.

BUTTERED CARROTS

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.

BUTTERY MINT CARROTS

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.

BUTTERY CARAWAY CARROTS

Steps:

• Peel the carrots and trim off the ends. Cut in half lengthways, then cut on the diagonal into slices about ½cm thick. Place the carrots in a steamer basket and steam for 5-7 mins until softened, or place in a heatproof bowl with a little water and microwave on High for 3-5 mins.
• To finish the dish, gently heat the butter in a frying pan. Tip in the caraway seeds and cook for 30 secs until they start sizzling. Add the carrots and stir into the butter until glossy and heated through, about 3 mins. Toss through the parsley and serve.

CARROTS IN DILL BUTTER

Steps:

• In a medium-sized heavy saucepan, combine carrots, water, butter, sugar, salt and dill seed. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, or until carrots are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.