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24k Carrots
photo by Ashley Cuoco
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced (I find organic has the best flavor) or 1 lb baby carrots, whole (I find organic has the best flavor)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons butter (real butter is always better) or 2 tablespoons margarine (real butter is always better)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger (grated, feel free to add more or less) or 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated, feel free to add more or less)
directions
- Cook carrots until tender- or to desired doneness. (I usually steam them to retain the most flavor).
- Melt butter and add brown sugar and ginger, stirring to blend.
- Add sauce to carrots and stir to coat.
Reviews
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These are definitely delicious carrots and SO simple to make. I used a bag of baby carrots and just threw all of the ingredients into a pot with 1 cup of water. Then I brought it to a boil, covered the pan and reduced the heat to a simmer. I simmered the carrots covered for 15 minutes and then uncovered for 10 minutes until the sauce was reduced. My 80 year old Dad looked at the plate and said: "CARROTS? YUK!" I told him to just try 'em, and he did.... He then requested seconds!
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I also like to make carrots this way but I like to use fresh ginger root, about 1/2 to 1 tsp chopped fine. I OFTEN make them in the microwave, which means you throw the above ingredients into a glass casserole along with about 1 T. water, cover it with plastic wrap, and micro cook for 6 to 8 minutes right when you are ready to serve.
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As a full time working mom, wife, etc. no time for steaming, washing pots & all that entails. Cook carrots in microwave 3-5 minutes. Melt butter, add brown sugar & ginger, parsley for color. A little salt to enhance flavor. Done in less than 10 minutes. One dish, minimum clean up. Simple, easy, healthy.
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Tweaks
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Yummy! I always use carrots with other vegetables, so it was nice to use just carrots and make something very simple yet tasty at the same time! I sliced my carrots and sauteed them till they softened. A bit of water helped them along as well. I think I'll probably add more ground ginger next time since I think I added a touch less than recommended, or try fresh ginger for a nice little kick. I might microwave the carrots next time like other reviews have suggested and see how it compares time-wise. Hmm maybe some honey instead of brown sugar.. or even some herbs. Oh the possibilities.. :) Thanks for a lovely recipe!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Mamas Kitchen Hope
Brenham, Texas
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