Buttery Cooked Carrots

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Boiled carrots are simmered in butter and brown sugar for a delicious side dish that even my carrot-hating family loves! There are never any leftovers.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound baby carrots

  • cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup butter

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make buttery cooked carrots.

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  2. Cook carrots in a large pot of boiling water until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.

    Carrots cooking in boiling water until tender.

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  3. Strain carrots, leaving just enough of the cooking water to cover the bottom of the pan; set carrots aside.

    Strain carrots, leaving some water in the pan.

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  4. Stir in brown sugar and butter; simmer and stir until butter melts.

    Butter and brown sugar stirred into the left over water.

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  5. Return carrots to the pot and toss to coat. Cover and let sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to mingle.

    Carrots returned to the pot and tossed to coat.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

187 Calories
12g Fat
21g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 187
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 173mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 285mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.