What is there to say about carrots? They’re really not that exciting. Healthy yes, but exciting, not so much. But mix in some butter and brown sugar and carrots just got a little more interesting. In general we tend to like sweet desserts. These carrots could almost pass for a dessert. For St. Patty’s Day dinners we used to make plain boiled carrots. Blah. Then we tried these and they’ve become a staple in our dinner menus.
Here's what you'll need
Place peeled and cut carrots in a pot of boiling water
While the carrots cook, melt the butter
And add brown sugar
Once tender, drain the carrots. Be careful of the hot steam!
Transfer to a baking dish
Add butter mixture; coat evenly
Sprinkle with salt and pepper
These are out of the oven and ready to eat!
Ingredients
2 pounds carrots, washed and peeled
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Start by bringing a large pot of water to a boil. Cut the carrot in half. Cut the skinny end in half lengthwise and the fat half in quarters. You want the carrots to be equal sizes so they cook evenly. Place carrots in boiling water. Cook until tender; about 15-20 minutes. While they’re cooking, melt butter and stir in brown sugar. Drain carrots and place in a baking dish. Add butter mixture and coat evenly. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and place in the oven for about 10 minutes.
Source: A Live Love Pasta original
