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.

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.

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!

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.

BUTTERY MINT CARROTS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Add carrots; cook until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside. In the same saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the sugar and mint until blended. Return carrots to pan; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until carrots are tender and evenly coated.

BUTTERY CARROTS AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook carrots and brussels sprouts in boiling water for 8-10 minutes or until tender; drain., In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add ginger; cook for 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice, zest, sugar, salt and pepper; pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

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.

BUTTER ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Peel and cut carrots into 2-3 inch lengths, then halve or quarter each length to make approximate even sizes.
• Place carrots in a casserole dish and dollop butter on top.
• Cover and roast at 350°F for 1 hour, stirring at 20 minute intervals.

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.

SWEET BUTTER CARROTS

Steps:

• Cook carrots in a large pot of boiling water with salt until tender.
• Drain off most of the liquid, leaving about an inch of water in the bottom of the pan.
• Set the carrots aside.
• Add butter and brown sugar to the water.
• Stir until the butter melts.
• Return carrots to the pot and stir well.
• Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.

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.

BUTTER BAKED CARROTS

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.

BUTTERED BABY CARROTS

Steps:

• Wash and peel the baby carrots, keeping the green tops intact. Put them in a medium saucepan and half-fill with salted water. Bring to the boil and cook for 4 mins or until just tender. Drain, then transfer to a serving dish, season and stir in the butter.

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!

BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Heat 1 inch water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add carrots and, if desired, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 12 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.
• While carrots are cooking, heat brown sugar, butter, orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt in 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbly. Be careful not to overcook or the mixture will taste scorched. Remove from heat.
• Drain carrots. Stir carrots into brown sugar mixture. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently, until carrots are glazed and hot.